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There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Ne'er-Do-Well.
How to pronounce ne'er-do-well:
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Ne'er-Do-Well - as a noun
An idle worthless person
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
goldbrick19good-for-naughtgood-for-nothinggoof-offno-accountExample Sentences
"He was known in the neighborhood as a ne'er-do-well who always got into trouble."
"The town's residents regarded him as a ne'er-do-well because he never held a job."
"Despite having wealthy parents, he chose to live as a ne'er-do-well, relying on their financial support."
"The protagonist in the novel is a reformed ne'er-do-well who redeems himself through acts of bravery."
"The family tried everything to reform their ne'er-do-well son, but he continued to lead a life of laziness and irresponsibility."
