Worthless vs Pathetic - What's the difference?
worthless | pathetic |
Not having worth and use, without value, inconsequential.
Arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion.
Arousing scornful pity or contempt, often due to miserable inadequacy.
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(obsolete) Expressing or showing anger; passionate.
As adjectives the difference between worthless and pathetic
is that worthless is not having worth and use, without value, inconsequential while pathetic is arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion.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.
Derived terms
* worthlessly * worthlessnessSynonyms
* useless * miserable * valuelessAntonyms
* worthful * worthy * useful * precious * valuablepathetic
English
Alternative forms
* pathetick (archaic) * patheticke (obsolete) * pathetique (obsolete)Adjective
(en adjective)- The old man’s pathetic pleas for forgiveness stirred the young man’s heart.
- You can't even run two miles? That’s pathetic .
- You're almost 26 years old and you still can't hold a real job? That's pathetic .
