Pointless vs Worthless - What's the difference?
pointless | worthless |
Having no point or sharp tip; terminating squarely or in a rounded end.
Having no prominent or important feature, as of an argument, discourse, etc.
Having no purpose; purposeless; unable to effect an aim.
(mathematics) Without points.
Not having worth and use, without value, inconsequential.
As adjectives the difference between pointless and worthless
is that pointless is having no point or sharp tip; terminating squarely or in a rounded end while worthless is not having worth and use, without value, inconsequential.pointless
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- a pointless sword
- a pointless knife
- a pointless remark
- The sequel to the film was even more pointless than the original
- '' Since the decision has already been made, further discussion seems pointless .
- a pointless topology
Synonyms
* (having no point or tip) blunt, dull, obtuse * (having no purpose) needless, purposeless, redundant, superfluous * (l)Antonyms
* (not sharp) pointed, sharp * (having no purpose) useful, pointfulDerived terms
* pointlessly * pointlessnessExternal links
* *worthless
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- 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.