Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
no-account
adjective
/ˌnoʊ əˈkaʊnt/
Definition
A person who is regarded as worthless or lacking in responsibility.
Examples
- His friends described him as a no-account who never held a steady job.
- Despite his talent, he became a no-account in the eyes of his former colleagues.
Meaning
The term ‘no-account’ is often used to describe someone who does not have any notable achievements or positive contributions, typically in a dismissive manner.
Synonyms
- worthless
- ne’er-do-well
- good-for-nothing
- failure
