meaningless

S2 W2

BrE /ˈmiːnɪŋləs/ AmE /ˈmiːnɪŋləs/

adjective en → es

1 LACK OF SENSE [attributive / predicative] B1

having no meaning or purpose; not important or valuable

sin sentido, inútil, insignificante

  • a meaningless activity
  • find something meaningless

Collocations meaningless conversation · meaningless job

  • The meeting was a meaningless waste of time.

    La reunión fue un desperdicio de tiempo sin sentido.

2 SYMBOLIC [attributive / predicative] B2

not having any real meaning or value; used only as a symbol or for decoration

simbólico, decorativo, sin importancia práctica

  • a meaningless gesture
  • wear something as a meaningless symbol

Collocations meaningless ritual · meaningless decoration

  • Wearing the badge was just a meaningless gesture.

    Llevar la insignia fue solo un gesto sin sentido.