Meaningless

usgb/ˈmiːnɪŋləs/
adjective

Having no purpose, value, or importance.

Her words were meaningless; she did not know what she was saying.
Visual representation of "meaningless" - Having no purpose, value, or importance.

Often appears as...

  • meaningless words
  • meaningless effort
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Lack of Impact

Use 'meaningless' when something does not make a difference or change anything.

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The team's efforts were meaningless because the project was already canceled.
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Emotional Emptiness

Describe actions that do not convey genuine emotion or sentiment as 'meaningless'.

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His apology felt meaningless since he didn't seem to regret his actions.
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Avoid in Formality

'Meaningless' may be seen as harsh or informal in serious or academic contexts.

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In her thesis, she avoided calling the results 'meaningless' and chose 'insignificant' instead.
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