Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
otiose
Adjective
/ˈoʊʃoʊs/
Definition
serving no practical purpose or result; ineffective or futile.
Examples
- The otiose conversation did little to resolve the issue at hand.
- He often found himself engaged in otiose activities that wasted his time.
- Her complaints were otiose, as they did not lead to any meaningful change.
Meaning
The word ‘otiose’ describes something that is idle, useless, or not actively contributing to a purpose or function.
Synonyms
- useless
- pointless
- futile
- idle
- unproductive
