Definitions
- Describing something that is of little or no importance or value. - Referring to something that is trivial, insignificant, or inconsequential. - Talking about something that is useless, futile, or ineffective.
- Describing something that has no value or worth. - Referring to something that is useless, ineffective, or unimportant. - Talking about something that is without merit, quality, or significance.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that lacks value or importance.
- 2Both words convey a negative connotation.
- 3Both words can be used to describe objects, actions, or ideas.
- 4Both words suggest a lack of usefulness or effectiveness.
- 5Both words can be used to express disappointment or frustration.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Nugatory is less common than worthless and is typically used in more formal contexts.
- 2Degree: Nugatory suggests something is of little or no importance, while worthless suggests something has no value at all.
- 3Connotation: Nugatory implies something is trivial or insignificant, while worthless implies something is without merit or quality.
Remember this!
Nugatory and worthless are synonyms that describe something that lacks value or importance. However, nugatory suggests something is of little or no importance, while worthless suggests something has no value at all. Additionally, nugatory is less common and more formal than worthless, and has a connotation of triviality or insignificance.
