Useless vs Senseless - What's the difference?
useless | senseless |
Without use or possibility to be used.
Unhelpful, not useful; pointless (of an action).
(pejorative, of a person) good-for-nothing; not dependable.
(colloquial, of a person) unable to do well at a particular task or thing. Useless is mildly insulting.
Bereft of feeling or consciousness; deprived of sensation; unconscious; insensible.
Lacking meaning or purpose; without common sense; pointless; meaningless.
Without consideration, awareness or sound judgement; unreasonable; unwise; stupid.
As adjectives the difference between useless and senseless
is that useless is without use or possibility to be used while senseless is bereft of feeling or consciousness; deprived of sensation; unconscious; insensible.useless
English
Adjective
(en-adj)- This fork has prongs that are bent. It's useless now.
- I think it's useless to keep this discussion going. It's like talking to a wall.
- I tried my best to make him quit smoking, but my efforts were useless . He now smokes six packs a day.
- Bill never mows the lawn, takes out the trash or anything. He's useless , but I love him anyways.
- My brother is useless at most computer games, but he is an awesome PS2 player.
- Why do you keep trying? You're obviously useless at it.
Synonyms
* (good-for-nothing) good-for-nothing * (unable to do well) unskillfulAntonyms
* skillful, usefulDerived terms
* uselessly * uselessnesssenseless
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- The blow to his head rendered him senseless , he didn't awaken until he was in the ambulance.
- What a senseless waste of money.
- He took senseless risks, not even aware of the danger he was in.