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Worthless vs Inoperative - What's the difference?

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Worthless is a related term of inoperative.


As adjectives the difference between worthless and inoperative

is that worthless is not having worth and use, without value, inconsequential while inoperative is not working or functioning; either idle or broken.

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

    inoperative

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • not working or functioning; either idle or broken
  • (legal) No longer legally binding