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Needless vs Worthless - What's the difference?

needless | worthless |

As adjectives the difference between needless and worthless

is that needless is not needed; unnecessary while worthless is not having worth and use, without value, inconsequential.

needless

English

Alternative forms

* needles (obsolete)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Not needed; unnecessary.
    • This new project of yours will only be a needless expense.

    Derived terms

    * needless to say

    Anagrams

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    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