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GOOD-FOR-NAUGHT

(noun, adj.sat)
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There are 2 meanings of the phrase Good-For-Naught.

Good-For-Naught - as a noun

An idle worthless person

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
goldbrick19good-for-nothinggoof-offne'er-do-wellno-account

Good-For-Naught - as an adjective satellite

Without merit; of little or no value or use

Example: "A sorry horse"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
good-for-nothingmeritless11no-accountno-countno-goodsorry8

Example Sentences

"He proved to be good-for-naught and did not contribute anything to the project."
"I can't believe she wasted all that time on that good-for-naught guy."
"The good-for-naught student never took his studies seriously."
"She regretted ever getting involved with such a good-for-naught partner."
"Despite his potential, he ended up being a good-for-naught employee."
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