meaningless

[mee-ning-lis] / ˈmi nɪŋ lɪs /

ADJECTIVE

without use, value, worth

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absurd empty futile hollow inconsequential insignificant pointless senseless trivial unimportant useless vague worthless

WEAK

aimless blank doesn't cut it double-talk doublespeak feckless fustian good-for-nothing hot air inane insubstantial nonsensical nothing nugatory purportless purposeless trifling unmeaning unpurposed vacant vain valueless vapid

Antonyms

STRONGEST

certain consequential fruitful full important meaningful productive profitable rational reasonable sensible significant substantial useful valuable wise worthwhile

Example Sentences

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It is, in other words, completely meaningless in the grand scheme of things.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

But – crucially – those prices are meaningless if patients cannot get an NHS appointment in the first place.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

All this brings me to the ultimate conclusion that what I am doing is meaningless.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

A half-million swing in job openings gets labeled “little change” because the confidence bands are so wide the number is statistically meaningless.

From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026

“Do you mean to say, all the baroness’s meddling...the silly rules, the strict budgets, the meaningless demands for paperwork, the proposed name change...”

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

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