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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈminɪŋləs/ · UK /ˈmiːnɪŋləs/

meaningless means: Having no clear purpose or reason that makes it feel worthwhile.

adjective

WITHOUT PURPOSEB2

Having no clear purpose or reason that makes it feel worthwhile.

  • The task seemed meaningless.
  • After losing his job, he felt his life was meaningless.
  • She refused to spend another day doing meaningless work.

Similar words: pointless, purposeless

Opposites: meaningful, purposeful

Common phrases: meaningless life, meaningless work, feel meaningless

UNIMPORTANTB2

Having no real importance or value.

  • Those numbers are meaningless.
  • Without action, the apology is a meaningless gesture.
  • The final score was meaningless because both teams had already qualified.

Similar words: insignificant, unimportant

Opposites: significant, important

Common phrases: meaningless gesture, meaningless numbers, meaningless distinction

Questions about meaningless

What does meaningless mean?

Having no clear purpose or reason that makes it feel worthwhile.

What is meaningless in other languages?

Türkçe: amaçsız · Español: sin sentido · Français: sans but · Deutsch: sinnlos · Italiano: senza senso · 日本語: 無意味な

How do you pronounce meaningless?

In American English /ˈminɪŋləs/; in British English /ˈmiːnɪŋləs/.

How do you use meaningless in a sentence?

The task seemed meaningless. After losing his job, he felt his life was meaningless.

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