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nugatory

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective nugatory has 1 sense
  1. nugatory - of no real value; "a nugatory law"
    Antonym:
    valuable (indirect, via worthless)

Definitions from the Web

Nugatory

Description:

Nugatory is an adjective that refers to something being of little or no significance, importance, or value. It implies that the thing is trivial, useless, or futile.

Senses:

  • 1. Being of no legal or binding force; invalid.
  • 2. Having no force or effect; futile or worthless.
  • 3. Lacking substance or success; insignificant or unimportant.
  • 4. Of no practical importance; inconsequential.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The judge declared the contract to be nugatory due to a fundamental error.
  2. His efforts to prove his point were rendered nugatory by his lack of evidence.
  3. The company's new policy proved to be nugatory as it failed to improve productivity.
  4. She considered the criticism to be nugatory and chose to ignore it.
  5. The tiny increment in salary was nugatory compared to the rising cost of living.

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