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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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Meursault finds man’s existence absurd, his efforts meaningless.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

But – crucially – those prices are meaningless if patients cannot get an NHS appointment in the first place.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

And while that’s reasonably small compared to the overall size of the company — Berkshire’s net income was $67 billion last year — it’s hardly meaningless.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

A half-million swing in job openings gets labeled “little change” because the confidence bands are so wide the number is statistically meaningless.

From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026

The symbols on the window melt into meaningless streaks.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

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