Wutless

adjective WUT-less ˈwʌtlɪs mild

Also spelled wutliss, worthless

Worthless, good-for-nothing, and irresponsible — the Patois form of 'worthless'. A common, cutting insult for a lazy, unreliable, or immoral person, especially a man who neglects his responsibilities: 'a wutless man' who won't work or mind his children.

  • Him too wutless, nah work an nah mind him pickney.

    He's too worthless, won't work and won't provide for his children.

  • Nuh badda wid dat wutless bwoy.

    Don't bother with that good-for-nothing boy.

  • She tired a di wutless behaviour.

    She's tired of the irresponsible behaviour.

The Patois pronunciation of 'worthless', with the 'th' becoming 't' and the vowel shifted to 'wut'.

A common, stinging insult (milder than the curse words) for irresponsibility, especially of a neglectful partner or parent.