What does no-good mean?
No-good means (derogatory) Having no value, use or merit..
No-good
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(derogatory) Having no value, use or merit..
Definitions by Sense
- (derogatory) Having no value, use or merit.
- (derogatory) A worthless or useless person.
Example Sentences
The jail had not housed a white criminal in over four years, and there is seldom a prisoner of any kind, the Sheriff being a lazy no-good, prone to take his ease with a bottle of liquor, and let trouble-makers and thieves, even the most dangerous type of cutthroats, run free and wild.
Synonyms for no-good
Antonyms for no-good
Related Words
Word Forms
- no good
- no-goods
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for no-good?
Common synonyms include good-for-naught, good-for-nothing, valueless, bastardly.
What is the opposite of no-good?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use no-good in a sentence?
The jail had not housed a white criminal in over four years, and there is seldom a prisoner of any kind, the Sheriff being a lazy no-good, prone to take his ease with a bottle of liquor, and let trouble-makers and thieves, even the most dangerous type of cutthroats, run free and wild.
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