What is another word for good-for-naught?
Pronunciation:
[ ɡˈʊdfɔːnˈɔːt], [ ɡˈʊdfɔːnˈɔːt], [ ɡ_ˈʊ_d_f_ɔː_n_ˈɔː_t]
Related words: epithet, derogatory term, words for bad people, how to insult someone
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Synonyms for Good-for-naught:
adj.
• all (adjective)n.
• goldbrick (noun) • good-for-naught (noun) • Other relevant words: (noun)- bum,
- layabout,
- loafer,
- do-nothing,
- idler.
Other synonyms:
• Other relevant words (noun):- dreary,
- trivial,
- regretful,
- shoddy,
- nugatory,
- dismal,
- drear,
- blue,
- bummer,
- drab,
- sad sack,
- devil,
- cheap,
- distressing,
- bad,
- hobo,
- vagabond,
- wastrel,
- stiff,
- lowlife,
- shabby,
- drifter,
- pitiful,
- poor devil,
- lamentable,
- dingy,
- truant,
- sundowner,
- beggar,
- junk,
- trashy,
- valueless,
- deplorable,
- vagrant,
- drunkard,
- dark,
- sad,
- gloomy,
- Swagman,
- blighter,
- rubber,
- disconsolate,
- derelict,
- tramp,
- beachcomber,
- wretch,
- grim.
How to use "Good-for-naught" in context?
There's a certain someone in every group who goes by the name of "good-for-nothing." They do nothing to help the group or themselves and usually get in the way. But what's the deal with these folks? Are they just dumb? Do they not understand the concept of helping out?
Some people might say that good-for-naught is simply lazy. They could work a little harder and contribute more than they do, but instead they'd rather sit back and do nothing. But there could be another reason good-for-naughts aren't motivated to help out.
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