Definitions
- Describing an action or effort that does not produce any positive result or outcome. - Referring to a search or inquiry that is unsuccessful or unproductive. - Talking about a situation or endeavor that is pointless or futile.
- Describing something that has no practical value or purpose. - Referring to a person or thing that is ineffective or incompetent. - Talking about a situation or object that cannot be used or relied upon.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is not beneficial or effective.
- 2Both words have negative connotations.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a situation or an action.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Fruitless is more commonly used to describe an action or effort that did not produce any positive result, while useless is more commonly used to describe something that has no practical value or purpose.
- 2Connotation: Fruitless implies that there was an attempt to achieve something, but it was unsuccessful, while useless implies that the thing in question is inherently without value or purpose.
- 3Scope: Fruitless is often used in a limited context, while useless can be used in a broader range of contexts.
- 4Intensity: Useless is often considered a stronger word than fruitless, as it implies a complete lack of value or effectiveness.
Remember this!
Fruitless and useless are both negative words that describe something that is not beneficial or effective. However, fruitless is more commonly used to describe an action or effort that did not produce any positive result, while useless is more commonly used to describe something that has no practical value or purpose.
