Meaninglessly: meaning, definitions and examples

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meaninglessly

 

[ˈmiːnɪŋləsli ]

Definition

Context #1 | Adverb

incomprehensible

In a way that lacks meaning or purpose; senselessly.

Synonyms

nonsensically, pointlessly, senselessly.

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Word Description / Examples
meaninglessly

Used when something is done without any purpose or significance. This word implies that there is no coherent reason behind the action.

  • He wandered meaninglessly through the city streets
senselessly

Used to describe actions that are not only without reason but also often harmful or destructive, carrying a stronger negative connotation.

  • The vandals destroyed the park senselessly
nonsensically

Used when something doesn't make any logical sense or seems absurd. This term often has a slightly humorous or dismissive tone.

  • She spoke nonsensically about unicorns and magical lands
pointlessly

Used when an action or effort is deemed to have no useful outcome or purpose, often suggesting wasted time or energy with a slightly negative connotation.

  • They argued pointlessly for hours, without reaching a conclusion

Examples of usage

  • He was talking meaninglessly for hours.
  • She stared at the wall, feeling meaninglessly lost in thought.

Translations

Translations of the word "meaninglessly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sem sentido

🇮🇳 अर्थहीन रूप से

🇩🇪 sinnlos

🇮🇩 tanpa arti

🇺🇦 безглуздо

🇵🇱 bez sensu

🇯🇵 無意味に (muimi ni)

🇫🇷 sans sens

🇪🇸 sin sentido

🇹🇷 anlamsızca

🇰🇷 의미 없이 (uimi eopsi)

🇸🇦 بلا معنى (bila maana)

🇨🇿 bezvýznamně

🇸🇰 nezmyselne

🇨🇳 无意义地 (wú yìyì de)

🇸🇮 brez smisla

🇮🇸 án merkingar

🇰🇿 мағынасыз

🇬🇪 უაზროდ

🇦🇿 məntiqsiz

🇲🇽 sin sentido

Etymology

The word 'meaninglessly' is derived from the combination of 'meaningless' and the adverb suffix '-ly'. The term has been in use since the late 19th century and has been a part of the English language to express actions or statements lacking in meaning or purpose.

See also: meaningful, meaninglessness.