valuelessness

/ˈval-(ˌ)yü How to pronounce value (audio)/ (ame, mw)

valuelessness — noun

1. the condition in which a thing has no worth in money, no importance, and no prac

1.名詞C2
釋義

the condition in which a thing has no worth in money, no importance, and no practical use — so it is seen as not worth keeping, buying, or relying on

例句

The valuelessness of the coins disappointed Yan after he learned they were forgeries.

valuelessness of [concrete object]; subject position

The valuelessness of outdated data convinced Ziad it was not worth keeping on the server.

valuelessness of [abstract noun]; subject with causal verb (convinced)

同義詞
  • worthlessness

    more common in everyday English; the emphasis is typically on lack of value in any sense

  • uselessness

    focuses specifically on having no practical function or purpose, rather than on monetary or importance aspects

  • insignificance

    stresses lack of importance or relevance rather than lack of financial worth

反義詞
  • value

    direct opposite; the quality of being worth something in money, importance, or usefulness

  • worth

    the positive quality of being valuable or desirable

文法句型

the valuelessness of [something]

[adjective] valuelessness

用法筆記

This noun is formal and uncommon in everyday conversation. The context usually makes clear which aspect of valuelessness is meant — financial worth, importance, or practical use.

常見錯誤

❌The valuelessness of his effort made me sad.
✅The uselessness of his effort made me sad.
💡When talking about a failed effort or attempt that produced no result, 'uselessness' is more natural than 'valuelessness'.
❌I was upset by the valuelessness of his opinion.
✅I felt his opinion had no value in the discussion.
💡'Valuelessness' is very rare with opinions; 'no value' or 'worthless' are more idiomatic.