“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States
UNMEANING
unmeaning
(adjective) without meaning; “Silence is better than unmeaning words”--Pythagoras; “an unmeaning smile”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
unmeaning (comparative more unmeaning, superlative most unmeaning)
(dated) Having no meaning or significance
Synonyms
• meaningless
• insignificant
Source: Wiktionary
Un*mean"ing, a.
1. Having no meaning or signification; as, unmeaning words.
2. Not indicating intelligence or sense; senseless; expressionless; as, an unmeaning face. There pride sits blazoned on the unmeaning brow. Trumbull.
– Un*mean"ing*ly, adv.
– Un*mean"ing*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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