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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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Iranian officials have said the Israeli strikes had rendered the Pakistan talks "meaningless".

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Then came the Americans, who often acted as if they would have been content to slog through meaningless scrimmages in half-empty spring-training stadiums.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 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

And the prince knew so long as the young king wore that ring, whatever power he claimed to grant would be meaningless.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

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