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OTIOSE
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Disinclined to work or exertion
Example:
the unemployed are not necessarily work-shy
Synonyms:
faineant; indolent; lazy; otiose; slothful; work-shy
Classified under:
Similar:
idle (not in action or at work)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Producing no result or effect
Example:
an unavailing attempt
Synonyms:
futile; ineffectual; meaningless; otiose; unavailing
Classified under:
Similar:
useless (having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully)
Sense 3
Meaning:
Serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
Example:
senseless violence
Synonyms:
otiose; pointless; purposeless; senseless; superfluous; wasted
Classified under:
Adjectives
Similar:
worthless (lacking in usefulness or value)
