Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nugatory
Adjective
/ˈnjuːɡəˌtɔːri/
Definition
Of little value or importance.
Examples
- The committee dismissed the proposal as nugatory.
- His arguments seemed nugatory in the face of solid evidence.
- She found the distractions in her life to be nugatory compared to her goals.
Meaning
Nugatory refers to something that is insignificant or worthless. It can also imply that something is not worth considering.
Synonyms
- Trivial
- Insignificant
- Inconsequential
- Worthless
- Petty
