worthlessness
intermediateB1/ˈwɜːrθləs.nəs/ · worth-less-ness
The state or condition of being without value or merit.
Meanings
The state or condition of being without value or merit.
بے قدری کی حالت یا کیفیت، یعنی بغیر قیمت یا قدر کے ہونا۔
بے قدری
be qadri
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Common Collocations
- sense of worthlessness
- feelings of worthlessness
- overcoming worthlessness
Example Sentences
He felt a deep sense of worthlessness after losing his job.
نوکری کھونے کے بعد اسے بے قدری کا احساس ہوا۔
Naukri khone ke baad use be qadri ka ehsaas hua.
The worthlessness of the abandoned building was apparent.
چھوڑے گئے عمارت کی بے قدری واضح تھی۔
Chhoray gaye imarat ki be qadri wazeh thi.
She struggled with feelings of worthlessness for many years.
اس نے کئی سالوں تک بے قدری کے احساسات سے لڑائی کی۔
Us ne kai saalon tak be qadri ke ehsaasat se laraai ki.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of worthlessness as a wallet that has no money in it.
Picture an empty wallet or a crumpled piece of paper that has no value.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
کچھ نہیں تو اس کا بھی کچھ نہیں
Kuch nahin to is ka bhi kuch nahin
If there is nothing, then there is nothing of that too.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "weorþ" — value or merit
First known use: 15th century
The term 'worthlessness' derives from the combination of 'worth' and the suffix '-lessness', indicating a lack of value. It reflects a negative assessment of objects, emotions, or self-worth.