meaningless

[mee-ning-lis] / ˈmi nɪŋ lɪs /

ADJECTIVE

without use, value, worth

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absurd empty futile hollow inconsequential insignificant pointless senseless trivial unimportant useless vague worthless

WEAK

aimless blank doesn't cut it double-talk doublespeak feckless fustian good-for-nothing hot air inane insubstantial nonsensical nothing nugatory purportless purposeless trifling unmeaning unpurposed vacant vain valueless vapid

Antonyms

STRONGEST

certain consequential fruitful full important meaningful productive profitable rational reasonable sensible significant substantial useful valuable wise worthwhile

Example Sentences

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To execute a task that’s boring, frustrating or apparently meaningless, he suggests devising ways to make it more challenging—say, imposing an artificial deadline.

From The Wall Street Journal

Certainly not a meaningless game for the Rams.

From Los Angeles Times

Joshua earned his share of a reported £210m purse, but from a boxing perspective - and for those in the UK who stayed up into the early hours to watch - the contest was meaningless.

From BBC

But Tom Kenyon, chief executive of the Sporting Shooters Association of Australia, argues that a cap would be meaningless.

From BBC

The climactic battle has the impact of a meaningless bar fight rather than an epic civilizational clash.

From The Wall Street Journal

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