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do-nothing vs goldbrick

goldbrick vs do-nothing

do-nothing and goldbrick both are nouns.

do-nothing is an adjective but goldbrick is not an adjective.

do-nothing is not a verb while goldbrick is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
do-nothing Yes Yes No No
goldbrick Yes No Yes No
As nouns, goldbrick is a hyponym of do-nothing; that is, goldbrick is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than do-nothing:
  • do-nothing: person who does no work
  • goldbrick: an idle worthless person
do-nothing (noun) goldbrick (noun)
person who does no work anything that is supposed to be valuable but turns out to be worthless
a brick-shaped block that looks like gold but is not
an idle worthless person
a soldier who performs his duties without proper care or effort
do-nothing (adjective) goldbrick (adjective)
characterized by inability or unwillingness to work toward a goal or assume responsibility
do-nothing (verb) goldbrick (verb)
avoid (one's assigned duties)
deprive of by deceit
Difference between do-nothing and goldbrick

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