good-for-nothing

/ˈgʊdfərnəθɪŋ/
/ˈgʊdfənəθɪŋ/
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Definitions of good-for-nothing
  1. adjective
    without merit
    “a lazy no-count, good-for-nothing goldbrick”
    synonyms: good-for-naught, meritless, no-account, no-count, no-good, sorry
    worthless
    lacking in usefulness or value
  2. noun
    an idle worthless person
    synonyms: goldbrick, good-for-naught, goof-off, ne'er-do-well, no-account
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    type of:
    bum, do-nothing, idler, layabout, loafer
    person who does no work
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