prove worthless

Frequency: 6.57.8 per million words

To be shown to have no value after being tested or used.

worthlessVERBS + worthless

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Examples (10)

  • Initial plans for the project might prove worthless if funding is cut.
  • All their efforts to save the company ultimately proved worthless.
  • The antique vase she bought at the market proved worthless upon expert inspection.
  • Without proper execution, even the best ideas can prove worthless.
  • His promises to help often prove worthless when it comes to action.
  • The old map they found eventually proved worthless in locating the treasure.
  • Many investments initially thought promising can later prove worthless.
  • The evidence presented by the defense proved worthless in court.
  • Despite his grand claims, his advice often proved worthless.
  • If the new technology doesn't deliver, it will prove worthless to the consumers.