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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

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My fellow Americans, certain words have been rendered meaningless in describing the current state of affairs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

But women actually being treated as equals requires more of society than just meaningless platitudes.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

It is, in other words, completely meaningless in the grand scheme of things.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 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

In 1752 David Hume published an essay, ‘Of the Populousness of Ancient Nations’, pointing out that the figures we find in classical texts are meaningless.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

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