Worthless vs Worthwhile - What's the difference?
worthless | worthwhile |
Not having worth and use, without value, inconsequential.
Good and important enough to spend time, effort, or money on.
As adjectives the difference between worthless and worthwhile
is that worthless is not having worth and use, without value, inconsequential while worthwhile is good and important enough to spend time, effort, or money on.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 * valuableworthwhile
English
Alternative forms
* worth whileAdjective
(en adjective)- Doing volunteer work to help others is truly worthwhile .