"Worthless" vs. "useless": exploring value in words
Reviewed and edited by
Anwar Kareem 04/10/2024, 15:59
English.me team member

What is similar?
Both "worthless" and "useless" suggest a lack of value, effectiveness, or utility.
What is different?
"Worthless" implies lacking monetary or intrinsic value, while "useless" refers to lacking practical utility or function.
Which one is more common?

Examples of usage
Worthless- The counterfeit money is worthless.
- Without the proper context, the data is worthless.
- The pen was out of ink and completely useless.
- Trying to fix the broken device without the right tools was useless.