How Do You Spell VALUELESS?

Pronunciation: [vˈaljuːləs] (IPA)

The word "valueless" is pronounced as /ˈvæljuːləs/. It is a combination of the word "value" and the suffix "-less" which means without. The word is often used to describe something or someone that does not have any worth or importance. The spelling of "valueless" is consistent with common English phonetics and follows the pattern of similar words like "timeless" and "painless". The word can be used in a sentence like "The old car was valueless and needed to be scrapped".

VALUELESS Meaning and Definition

1. Valueless is an adjective used to describe something or someone that lacks intrinsic worth, significance, or importance. It is a term that denotes a lack of value, usefulness, or importance, rendering the subject completely devoid of any worth or worthiness. When applied to objects, it indicates that they lack any monetary, practical, sentimental, or aesthetic value. These are items or possessions that hold no appreciable meaning or purpose, which may be considered insignificant or worthless.

   In relation to people or their actions, valueless suggests a lack of moral worth, credibility, or integrity. It characterizes behavior, decisions, or opinions that possess no ethical value or merit. Individuals who are considered valueless may be regarded as untrustworthy, ignoble, or lacking in virtuous traits.

   The term valueless is often used in a subjective context, as it is heavily dependent on individuals' perspectives and personal judgments. What may be perceived as valueless by one person might hold some significance or worth to another. The use of this adjective suggests a strong sense of insignificance, worthlessness, or moral bankruptcy in the subject to which it is applied.

2. • Worthless.

   • Having no worth.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for VALUELESS *

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Other Common Misspellings for VALUELESS

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Etymology of VALUELESS

The word "valueless" is formed by combining the root word "value" and the suffix "-less".

The root word "value" originates from the Latin word "valere", which means "to be strong, to be worth". This Latin word gave rise to the Old French word "valoir", meaning "to be worth" or "to have value". Eventually, the word made its way into Middle English as "value", retaining its meaning of worth or merit.

The suffix "-less" is derived from Old English and has the meaning of "without" or "lacking". It is used to negate or reverse the meaning of the root word it is attached to. In the case of "valueless", the suffix "-less" is added to "value" to indicate the absence or lack of value or worth.