OTIOSE as ADJECTIVE

1. Meaning
   • disinclined to work or exertion
   Synonym(s)
   • faineant (what does faineant mean?)
   • indolent (what does indolent mean?)
   • lazy (what does lazy mean?)
   • slothful (what does slothful mean?)
   • work-shy (what does work-shy mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • faineant kings under whose rule the country languished
   • an indolent hanger-on
   • too lazy to wash the dishes
   • shiftless idle youth
   • slothful employees
   • the unemployed are not necessarily work-shy
   Similar To
   • idle (what does idle mean?)
2. Meaning
   • producing no result or effect
   Synonym(s)
   • futile (what does futile mean?)
   • ineffectual (what does ineffectual mean?)
   • unavailing (what does unavailing mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • a futile effort
   • the therapy was ineffectual
   • an otiose undertaking
   • an unavailing attempt
   Similar To
   • useless (what does useless mean?)
3. Meaning
   • serving no useful purpose
   • having no excuse for being
   Synonym(s)
   • pointless (what does pointless mean?)
   • superfluous (what does superfluous mean?)
   • wasted (what does wasted mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • otiose lines in a play
   • advice is wasted words
   Similar To
   • worthless (what does worthless mean?)