Definition of Otiose

Adjective

  • disinclined to work or exertion
    "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"
    - work shy
  • producing no result or effect
    "a futile effort"
    "the therapy was ineffectual"
    "an otiose undertaking"
    "an unavailing attempt"
  • serving no useful purpose
    having no excuse for being
    "otiose lines in a play"
    "advice is wasted words"
    "a pointless remark"
    "a life essentially purposeless"
    "senseless violence"
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

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Unscramble otiose

44 unscramble word found using the letters otiose.
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