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otiose

The word “otiose” has 3 syllables: o-ti-ose

It's pronounced as /ˈoʊ.ʃi.oʊs/

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In the thesaurus, “otiose” has 36 synonyms and 24 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for otiose along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for otiose

Antonyms for otiose

Meanings of otiose

  • adjective
    1. Having no effect.
    2. Done in a careless or perfunctory manner.
    3. Reluctant to work or to exert oneself.
    4. Of a person, possessing a bored indolence.
    5. Having no reason for being (raison d’être); having no point, reason, or purpose.

Example Sentences

  • His long explanation turned out to be completely otiose.
  • The committee deemed the proposal otiose, as the issue had already been resolved.
  • It’s otiose to argue over details that no longer matter.
  • The extra instructions were otiose and only confused the participants.
  • They considered the regulation otiose, since newer laws had replaced it.

On this page you'll find 60 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to otiose, such as: abortive, adequate, applicable, barren, bootless, counterproductive, deadly.

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