valueless
|val/ue/less|
B2
/ˈvæljuˌlɛs/
(value)
without worth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'valueless' originates from the English word 'value' combined with the suffix '-less', where 'value' meant 'worth or importance' and '-less' meant 'without'.
Historical Evolution
'value' changed from the Old French word 'valoir' and eventually became the modern English word 'value'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without worth or importance', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having no value or worth.
The old currency became valueless after the economic collapse.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35