OTIOSE
(adj.sat, adj.)Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Otiose.
How to pronounce otiose:
US
Otiose - as an adjective satellite
Serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
Example: "Otiose lines in a play"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pointless11purposeless15senseless9superfluous16wasted10Producing no result or effect
Example: "A futile effort"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
futile9ineffectual19meaningless14unavailing14Disinclined to work or exertion
Example: "Faineant kings under whose rule the country languished"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
faineant11indolent9lazy16slothful14work-shyOtiose - as an adjective
Having no effect.
Done in a careless or perfunctory manner.
Reluctant to work or to exert oneself.
Of a person, possessing a bored indolence.
Having no reason for being (raison d’être); having no point, reason, or purpose.
Example Sentences
"His otiose attempts at solving the puzzle only wasted everyone's time."
"The committee's otiose discussions didn't lead to any productive outcomes."
"She found her job to be extremely otiose and unfulfilling."
"They debated the issue for hours, but it was ultimately an otiose exercise."
"His otiose excuses for being late were starting to wear thin."
Word Game Points
Is OTIOSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, otiose is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OTIOSE has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.
Is OTIOSE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, otiose is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOTIOSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.
Is OTIOSE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, otiose is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOTIOSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.
