meaningless
word
/ˈminɪŋɫəs/
MEE-ning-lis
/mˈiːnɪŋləs/
MEE-ning-lis
Definition
If something is meaningless, it has no meaning, purpose, or value. It describes something that is empty or without importance.
Usage & Nuances
'Meaningless' is often used in both formal and informal contexts to describe actions, words, or objects that serve no real purpose. Common phrases: 'a meaningless gesture', 'meaningless words'. Don't confuse with 'useless' (not helpful) or 'pointless' (serves no objective).
Spanish: sin sentido - sin significadoPortuguese (BR): sem sentido - sem significadoPortuguese (PT): sem sentido - sem significadoChinese (Simplified): 无意义的Chinese (Traditional): 無意義的Hindi: निरर्थकArabic: بلا معنى - عديم المعنىBengali: অর্থহীন - মূল্যহীনRussian: бессмысленныйJapanese: 無意味（むいみ）Vietnamese: vô nghĩaKorean: 의미 없는Turkish: anlamsızUrdu: بے معنیIndonesian: tidak berarti - tak bermakna
Example Sentences
The test was meaningless because everyone cheated.
basic
After hearing the bad news, work felt completely meaningless.
natural
Don't waste your time on meaningless arguments.
natural
All those numbers are just meaningless if you can't explain them.
natural
That phrase is meaningless to me.
basic
He made a meaningless promise.
basic