good-for-nothingness

Why hesitate to say firmly and without quibble that personal abuse lies at the root of much of the feebleness, paleness, nervousness, and good-for-nothingness of the entire community?

The 2,548 Best Things Anybody Ever Said Robert Byrne 1990

Ireland to-day must be, therefore, accounted for on some other theory than the inherent good-for-nothingness of his nature.

The History of the Great Irish Famine of 1847 (3rd ed.) (1902) With Notices of Earlier Irish Famines John O'Rourke

Wholesaling, laziness, lack of system, hurry, are the cause of good-for-nothingness of body and mind.

Intestinal Ills Chronic Constipation, Indigestion, Autogenetic Poisons, Diarrhea, Piles, Etc. Also Auto-Infection, Auto-Intoxication, Anemia, Emaciation, Etc. Due to Proctitis and Colitis

"Talk away," I responded rather sullenly, for I expected a long sing-song about my good-for-nothingness in general -- a subject of which I was heartily tired.

My Brilliant Career Miles Franklin 1916

There is for my great good-for-nothingness not that excuse.

The Halo Bettina Von Hutten 1915

At this juncture the Duchess sent for Bernardone, the broker, of whom she had so often complained to me, abusing his good-for-nothingness and utter worthlessness.

The Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini Cellini, Benvenuto, 1500-1571 1910

However, this shall not make me cast in your teeth the insatiable greediness, idiotcy, and good-for-nothingness of your predecessors.

The Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini Cellini, Benvenuto, 1500-1571 1910

At this juncture the Duchess sent for Bernardone, the broker, of whom she had so often complained to me, abusing his good-for-nothingness and utter worthlessness.

LXXXIV 1909

However, this shall not make me cast in your teeth the insatiable greediness, idiotcy, and good-for-nothingness of your predecessors.

LXXXIX 1909

Your very good-for-nothingness and sinfulness are your loudest claims.

The God of All Comfort 1905