Nugatory
adjective
Having no real value or importance.
His advice was completely nugatory in the matter of my decision.
Usage tips
Formal
adjective
Unable to bring about something; ineffective.
The team's efforts were nugatory because they didn't practice enough.
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Formal
adjective
In law, having no legal force; invalid.
The contract was declared nugatory due to a missing signature.
Often appears as...
- declare nugatory
- render nugatory
Usage tips
Formal
adjective
Having no real value or importance.
His advice was completely nugatory in the matter of my decision.
Usage tips
Formal
adjective
Unable to bring about something; ineffective.
The team's efforts were nugatory because they didn't practice enough.
Usage tips
Formal
adjective
In law, having no legal force; invalid.
The contract was declared nugatory due to a missing signature.
Often appears as...
- declare nugatory
- render nugatory
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Lack of Worth
Use 'nugatory' to stress that something does not have value or impact, often in a critical tone.
We ignored the nugatory comments that didn't contribute to our discussion.
Pro Tip 2/3Expressing Dismissal
Shows how something is considered trivial or not worthy of consideration in serious matters.
The offer they made was nugatory and not worth our team's attention.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Practical
Indicates when an idea or suggestion cannot be effectively put into action.
Her plan for fundraising was filled with nugatory strategies that wouldn't work.
Pro Tip 1/3Lack of Worth
Use 'nugatory' to stress that something does not have value or impact, often in a critical tone.
We ignored the nugatory comments that didn't contribute to our discussion.
Pro Tip 2/3Expressing Dismissal
Shows how something is considered trivial or not worthy of consideration in serious matters.
The offer they made was nugatory and not worth our team's attention.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Practical
Indicates when an idea or suggestion cannot be effectively put into action.
Her plan for fundraising was filled with nugatory strategies that wouldn't work.
Pro Tip 1/3Lack of Worth
Use 'nugatory' to stress that something does not have value or impact, often in a critical tone.
We ignored the nugatory comments that didn't contribute to our discussion.
Pro Tip 2/3Expressing Dismissal
Shows how something is considered trivial or not worthy of consideration in serious matters.
The offer they made was nugatory and not worth our team's attention.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Practical
Indicates when an idea or suggestion cannot be effectively put into action.
Her plan for fundraising was filled with nugatory strategies that wouldn't work.
Compare with
futileinconsequentialineffectualirrelevancymeaninglesssignificanttrivialworth
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