good-for-nothing

[ good-fer-nuhth-ing, -nuhth- ]

adjective

1. worthless; of no use.

noun

1. a worthless or useless person.

good-for-nothing

noun

1. an irresponsible or worthless person

adjective

1. irresponsible; worthless

Word History and Origins

Origin of good-for-nothing¹

First recorded in 1705–15