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Showy vs Worthless - What's the difference?

showy | worthless | Related terms |

Showy is a related term of worthless.


As adjectives the difference between showy and worthless

is that showy is (sometimes|derogatory) calling attention; flashy; standing out to the eye while worthless is not having worth and use, without value, inconsequential.

showy

English

Adjective

(er)
  • (sometimes, derogatory) calling attention; flashy; standing out to the eye
    • Synonyms
    *

    Hyponyms

    * slutty

    Derived terms

    * showiness

    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