No Good

Pronunciation: /noʊ ɡʊd/

Definitions of no good

adjective describes a noun or pronoun, in this case indicating that something is not satisfactory or of poor quality

Example Sentences

A1 The food at that restaurant was no good.

A2 He tried to fix the leak, but his repair job was no good.

B1 The student's excuse for not doing their homework was no good.

B2 The plan to increase profits was deemed no good by the board of directors.

C1 The company's reputation suffered because of their no good business practices.

C2 The decision to cut corners on safety measures proved to be no good in the long run.

Examples of no good in a Sentence

formal The quality of the product is no good and does not meet our standards.

informal I tried fixing my computer myself but I'm no good at it.

slang His excuses for being late are no good, he's just lazy.

figurative His intentions may seem good, but his actions are no good.

Grammatical Forms of no good

• past tense: was no good
• plural: no goods
• comparative: not as good
• superlative: the worst
• present tense: is no good
• future tense: will be no good
• perfect tense: has been no good
• continuous tense: is being no good
• singular: no good
• positive degree: good
• infinitive: to be no good
• gerund: being no good
• participle: no good

Origin and Evolution of no good

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'no good' originated in Middle English as a combination of the word 'no' and 'good' to convey a lack of value or worth.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'no good' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings beyond just lack of value, such as describing someone as unreliable or untrustworthy.