adj
otiose
Otiose (adj) means achieving nothing; useless.
adj
1
Achieving nothing; useless.
2
Done without care, as if only for the sake of it.
3
Unwilling to make any effort or do any work.
4
Lazy and bored, showing no interest in doing anything.
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Etymology
From Latin ōtiōsus, meaning "idle", itself from ōtium, meaning "ease".
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What is the meaning of otiose?
"otiose" (adj) means achieving nothing; useless.
What is another word for otiose?
Other words for "otiose" include meaningless, indolent, faineant, pointless, lazy, futile.
What is the opposite of otiose?
Opposites of "otiose" include productive, useful, careful.
What are the different meanings of otiose?
"otiose" has 3 main meanings: 1. Achieving nothing; useless; 2. Done without care, as if only for the sake of it; 3. Unwilling to make any effort or do any work.
