Difference between Paltry and Worthless

What is the difference between Paltry and Worthless?

Paltry as an adjective is trashy, trivial, of little value while Worthless as an adjective is not having worth and use, without value, inconsequential.

Paltry

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: trashy, trivial, of little value meager; worthless; pitiful; trifling

Worthless

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Not having worth and use, without value, inconsequential.

Example sentence: In the absence of willpower the most complete collection of virtues and talents is wholly worthless.

We hope you now know whether to use Paltry or Worthless in your sentence.

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