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meaningless

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈminɪŋɫəs// UK //mˈiːnɪŋləs// mean·ing·less

adj. having no purpose or importance. You use this to describe something that does not make sense or has no value.

adj. lacking in purpose, significance, or discernible sense. Often describes data, actions, or linguistic expressions that fail to convey information or value.


SIMPLE

The long meeting felt completely meaningless.

CONTEXTUAL

Without the correct context, these numbers are meaningless to the average reader.

COMPLEX

The philosopher argued that life is not inherently meaningless, but rather a blank canvas upon which each individual must paint their own purpose.

Antonyms
Origin

From meaning + -less.

Usage

Typically used as a predicative adjective following a linking verb like 'be', 'feel', or 'seem'.

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