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View synonyms for good-for-nothing
good-for-nothing
[ good-fer-nuhth-ing, -nuhth- ]
adjective
- worthless; of no use.
noun
- a worthless or useless person.
good-for-nothing
noun
- an irresponsible or worthless person
adjective
- irresponsible; worthless
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Word History and Origins
Origin of good-for-nothing1
First recorded in 1705–15
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Example Sentences
The kid says, "That guide book is written by a bunch of lazy, good-for-nothing Indian beggars."
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I hope she will not turn good-for-nothing this ever so long.
From Project Gutenberg
With a penniless, out-at-elbows, good-for-nothing, you mean?
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Well, you're a coward, a good-for-nothing coward, and so is your big brother.
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I never saw such a little awkward, good-for-nothing pair of hands.
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Kitho means “that insignificant one,” and karishtiditore means “good-for-nothing fellow.”
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