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Definition of Otiose
1. Adjective. Serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being. "Senseless violence"
Exact synonyms: Pointless, Purposeless, Senseless, Superfluous, Wasted
Similar to: Worthless
Derivative terms: Pointlessness, Purposelessness, Senselessness
Similar to: Worthless
Derivative terms: Pointlessness, Purposelessness, Senselessness
2. Adjective. Producing no result or effect. "An unavailing attempt"
Exact synonyms: Futile, Ineffectual, Unavailing
Similar to: Useless
Derivative terms: Futility, Ineffectuality, Ineffectualness
Similar to: Useless
Derivative terms: Futility, Ineffectuality, Ineffectualness
3. Adjective. Disinclined to work or exertion. "The unemployed are not necessarily work-shy"
Exact synonyms: Faineant, Indolent, Lazy, Slothful, Work-shy
Similar to: Idle
Derivative terms: Faineance, Indolence, Laziness, Laziness, Slothfulness
Similar to: Idle
Derivative terms: Faineance, Indolence, Laziness, Laziness, Slothfulness
Definition of Otiose
1. a. Being at leisure or ease; unemployed; indolent; idle.
Definition of Otiose
1. lazy [adj] : OTIOSELY [adv] - See also: lazy