meaningless
/ˈmiːnɪŋləs/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Lacking meaning.
Adjective
Examples
The word "gugugu" is meaningless in English.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Insignificant; not worthy of importance.
Adjective
Examples
All our efforts were ultimately meaningless.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “meaningless” mean?
Lacking meaning.
Is “meaningless” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.