Synonyms for Meaningless

Definition of meaningless

adjective
  1. having no meaning or direction or purpose; "a meaningless endeavor"; "a meaningless life"; "a verbose but meaningless explanation"

10 synonyms found

Writing tips for "meaningless"

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"Meaningless" in song lyrics

See how meaningless is used in real songs:

  • "My mean street mangles the meaningless"
    Erick Onasis f/ Def Squad All Stars, PMD — Vangundy
  • "My excistance without her is meaningless"
    Jeru the Damaja — Queens
  • "Make your whole style seem meaningless"
    Jeru tha Damaja f/ Afu-Ra — East New York Stamp

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