no good
The phrase "no good" is commonly used to describe something or someone as lacking value, usefulness, or integrity.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)Lacking value, usefulness, or effectiveness.
Example
- That old computer is no good; it can't run any modern software.
B2Character Judgment
(informal)A person who is considered worthless, idle, or unprincipled.
Example
- Everyone in town knew him as a no-good troublemaker.
B2Moral Character
(informal)Lacking integrity or virtue; morally bad.
Example
- His no-good actions finally caught up with him.
B2Performance
(informal)Failing to meet a required standard; unsatisfactory.
Example
- The report he submitted was no good and had to be redone.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "no good":
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