good-for-nothing

[US]/[ɡʊd ˈfɔːr ˈnʌθɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ɡʊd ˈfɔːr ˈnʌθɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A person who is considered useless or worthless.; A person who fails to achieve anything of value.
adj.Useless; worthless.

Phrases & Collocations

good-for-nothing excuse

a good-for-nothing

good-for-nothing fellow

being a good-for-nothing

good-for-nothing son

was a good-for-nothing

good-for-nothing waste

good-for-nothing job

good-for-nothing life

called good-for-nothing

Example Sentences

he's a good-for-nothing layabout who never does anything useful.

don't let him fool you; he's a good-for-nothing scoundrel.

she accused him of being a good-for-nothing bum with no ambition.

the company fired him for being a good-for-nothing employee.

i warned him not to become a good-for-nothing parasite on his family.

he's a good-for-nothing loafer, always avoiding work.

despite his potential, he turned into a good-for-nothing failure.

she said he was a good-for-nothing son who brought shame to the family.

the project was ruined by a good-for-nothing manager.

he's a good-for-nothing gambler who's lost everything.

it's frustrating dealing with such a good-for-nothing colleague.

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