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goldbrick vs good-for-naught

good-for-naught vs goldbrick

goldbrick and good-for-naught both are nouns.

goldbrick is not an adjective while good-for-naught is an adjective.

goldbrick is a verb but good-for-naught is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
goldbrick Yes No Yes No
good-for-naught Yes Yes No No
As nouns, goldbrick and good-for-naught are synonyms defined as:
  • goldbrick and good-for-naught: an idle worthless person
Other synonyms of goldbrick include good-for-nothing, goof-off, ne'er-do-well, no-account.
goldbrick (noun) good-for-naught (noun)
anything that is supposed to be valuable but turns out to be worthless an idle worthless person
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
goldbrick (adjective) good-for-naught (adjective)
without merit; of little or no value or use
goldbrick (verb) good-for-naught (verb)
avoid (one's assigned duties)
deprive of by deceit
Difference between goldbrick and good-for-naught

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