meaningless

adjective

mean·​ing·​less ˈmē-niŋ-ləs How to pronounce meaningless (audio)
1
: having no meaning
especially : lacking any significance
2
: having no assigned function in a language system
meaninglessly adverb
meaninglessness noun

Examples of meaningless in a Sentence

He felt that his work was meaningless. The movie was filled with meaningless violence.
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The in-season tourney is, objectively, a meaningless competition. Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 22 Nov. 2024 In truth, base clocks are nearly meaningless today and have been for more than a decade now, as the boost or turbo clock typically determines a CPU’s max operating frequency. PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024 But in contrast to many small-town series, these groups—and the individuals who comprise them—aren’t reduced to meaningless stereotypes. Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024 Apologies are meaningless with no actions behind them. Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for meaningless 

Word History

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of meaningless was in 1796

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“Meaningless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meaningless. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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meaningless

adjective
mean·​ing·​less ˈmē-niŋ-ləs How to pronounce meaningless (audio)
1
: having no meaning or significance
meaningless chatter
2
: lacking motive
a meaningless murder
meaninglessly adverb
meaninglessness noun

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