ne'er-do-well

noun
\ ˈner-du̇-ˌwel How to pronounce ne'er-do-well (audio) \

Definition of ne'er-do-well

: an idle worthless person

Keep scrolling for more

Other Words from ne'er-do-well

ne'er-do-well adjective

First Known Use of ne'er-do-well

1736, in the meaning defined above

Keep scrolling for more

Keep scrolling for more

More Definitions for ne'er-do-well

ne'er-do-well

noun

English Language Learners Definition of ne'er-do-well

old-fashioned : a lazy and worthless person

ne'er-do-well

noun
\ ˈner-du̇-ˌwel\

Kids Definition of ne'er-do-well

: a worthless person who will not work