Dross

usgb/drɑːs/
noun

Something that is not valuable or useful.

After the gold is purified, the remaining mixture is considered as dross.
Visual representation of "dross" - Something that is not valuable or useful

Often appears as...

  • separate from the dross
  • purify the dross
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Visual representation of "dross"
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Value Judgment

Indicates something worthless after removing good parts.

Illustration for Value Judgment
Most of the proposal was practical, but the rest was dross.
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Negative Connotation

Has a negative tone, might be rude if used to describe someone's work or ideas.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
His latest novel is pure dross compared to his earlier works.
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Abstract Use

Can refer to bad quality in abstract concepts, like music or art.

Illustration for Abstract Use
Critics called the film dross, citing its clichéd plot.
Visual representation of the word "Dross"

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