Meaninglessness
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈminɪŋlɪsnɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Meaninglessness is a noun meaning (uncountable) The state of lacking meaning; the quality of being meaningless.
Meaning
(uncountable) The state of lacking meaning; the quality of being meaningless.
More Meanings
- (countable) Anything that is meaningless.
Example Sentences
all the little meaninglessnesses of human existence
Near-synonyms: pointlessness, purposelessness, uselessness
Word Forms
- meaninglessnesses
Synonyms for meaninglessness
Depending on context, synonyms include pointlessness, purposelessness, uselessness, nonsense, nonsensicality.
Antonyms for meaninglessness
Common opposites include meaningfulness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nonsensicality, nonsense, unmeaning, unmeaningness, whateverness, nihilism.
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