better than nothing vs sufferable

better than nothing

adj
  • Barely useful; almost worthless or pointless, but nevertheless better than having nothing at all. 

sufferable

adj
  • Capable of being endured, tolerated, permitted, or allowed. 

  • Able to suffer, endure, or tolerate. 

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