Meaning of otiose in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈoʊdiˌoʊs/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    otiose

    Definitions

    1. serving no useful purpose

    Examples

    • « having no excuse for being »
    • « otiose lines in a play »
    • « advice is wasted words »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. producing no result or effect

    Examples

    • « a futile effort »
    • « the therapy was ineffectual »
    • « an otiose undertaking »
    • « an unavailing attempt »

    Synonyms

  3. 3. disinclined to work or exertion

    Examples

    • « faineant kings under whose rule the country languished »
    • « an indolent hanger-on »
    • « too lazy to wash the dishes »
    • « shiftless idle youth »
    • « slothful employees »
    • « the unemployed are not necessarily work-shy »

    Synonyms

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