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Meaningless

Verb / ˈmi:nɪŋlʌs / Another word for meaningless — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Without meaning or significance.

Synonyms & similar words

nonmeaningful meaningful worthless purposeless insignificant trivial empty unimportant senseless nonsensical irrelevant inconsequential pointless futile vain unproductive fruitless valueless useless unavailing bootless sterile

Synonyms by register

Formal

inconsequential unimportant trivial otiose

Informal

pointless useless lame bogus

Literary

vain naught idle

Antonyms

meaningful significant important purposeful relevant valuable essential

Common collocations

  • utterly meaningless
  • completely meaningless
  • meaningless drivel
  • meaningless gesture
  • meaningless exercise
  • meaningless task
  • meaningless debate

Word family

noun meaninglessness
adverb meaninglessly

Usage note

While 'meaningless' can be used in formal contexts, be aware that it carries a strong negative connotation of futility. It is often used to describe actions or statements perceived as pointless or without value.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher gave us a meaningless assignment that had nothing to do with the lesson.
  2. The politician's speech was so meaningless that no one could understand what he was saying.
  3. The art piece was so abstract that it was almost meaningless.
  4. The book had a lot of meaningless dialogue.
  5. The company's new policy was meaningless and didn't improve anything.

Quotes

  • A meaningless effort.
  • Life is meaningless only if we allow it to be.
  • The world is meaningless, but through art we can give it meaning.

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