meaningless
adjective
mean·ing·less
ˈmē-niŋ-ləs 
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
But if life is meaningless then why was there not always nothing?
—
Ilana Kaplan, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024
For each individual, that number is likely to vary, which is why the million-dollar mark is virtually meaningless.
—Jane Thier, Fortune, 29 May 2024
His third and fourth points were the product of a meaningless layup as the final seconds ticked off.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 27 May 2024
The Kremlin has called the move meaningless and has repeatedly denied accusations that its forces have committed atrocities during the invasion of its neighbor.
—Bart Meijer and Stephanie Van Den Berg, USA TODAY, 21 May 2024
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Ilana Kaplan, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024
For each individual, that number is likely to vary, which is why the million-dollar mark is virtually meaningless.
—Jane Thier, Fortune, 29 May 2024
His third and fourth points were the product of a meaningless layup as the final seconds ticked off.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 27 May 2024
The Kremlin has called the move meaningless and has repeatedly denied accusations that its forces have committed atrocities during the invasion of its neighbor.
—Bart Meijer and Stephanie Van Den Berg, USA TODAY, 21 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for meaningless
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“Meaningless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meaningless. Accessed 11 Jun. 2024.
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meaningless
adjective
mean·ing·less
ˈmē-niŋ-ləs
1
: having no meaning or significance
meaningless chatter
2
: lacking motive
a meaningless murder
meaninglessly
adverb
meaninglessness
noun
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