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Devaluation vs Worthless - What's the difference?

devaluation | worthless |

As a noun devaluation

is devaluation.

As an adjective worthless is

not having worth and use, without value, inconsequential.

devaluation

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The removal or lessening of something's value.
  • The intentional or deliberate lowering of a currency's value compared to another country's currency or a standard value -- the price of gold for example.
  • Depreciation.
  • worthless

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Not having worth and use, without value, inconsequential.
  • Lies are as important as truth, for without lies, the truth is worthless .
    The committee's decision is worthless and not going to be acted upon.
    Don't be a worthless slouch! Go get yourself a job.

    Derived terms

    * worthlessly * worthlessness

    Synonyms

    * useless * miserable * valueless

    Antonyms

    * worthful * worthy * useful * precious * valuable