otiose

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Pronunciation

IPA /ˈəʊ.ʃi.əʊs/

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Adjective

otiose adjective

Having no effect.
Done in a careless or perfunctory manner.
Reluctant to work or to exert oneself.
Of a person, possessing a bored indolence.

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Synonyms

futile ineffective indolent lazy sluggish irrelevant pointless superfluous ineffectual useless worthless unavailing faineant idle wasted slothful work-shy noneffectual

Antonyms

essential necessary hardworking productive useful

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