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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Word of the Day

16 November 2024

LEAVE

(verb) go and leave behind, either intentionally or by neglect or forgetfulness; “She left a mess when she moved out”; “His good luck finally left him”; “her husband left her after 20 years of marriage”; “she wept thinking she had been left behind”


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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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