ne'er-do-well
(ne'er-do-well)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. an idle worthless person; a person who is ineffectual unsuccessful or completely lacking in merit; goodfornothing.
Example Sentence
Your ne'er-do-well schemes do not get you ahead. Spelled with hyphens.
Synonyms
irresponsible; lazy person; good-for-nothing; idler; loafer; wastrel
Antonyms
Hear It! Say It! Write It!
ne'er-do-well
