Synonyms of not worth the candle

not worth the candle

phrase

as in unsuccessful

producing no results

Trying to salvage the car after it was totaled is not worth the candle.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unsuccessful
• futile
• useless
• in vain
• of no avail
• vain
• empty
• abortive
• impossible
• ineffective
• unavailing
• fruitless
• unprofitable
• insufficient
• barren
• ineffectual
• worthless
• no dice
• unproductive
• inadequate
• meaningless
• hopeless
• profitless
• inefficacious
• bootless
• otiose
• pointless
• hollow
• lacking
• idle
• valueless
• unattainable
• lost
• no-win
• counterproductive
• wanting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• successful
• effective
• profitable
• efficient
• productive
• potent
• deadly
• sufficient
• meaningful
• adequate
• fruitful
• virtuous
• worthwhile
• applicable
• effectual
• practical
• efficacious
• feasible
• functional
• usable
• practicable
• workable
• useable
• realizable