nugatory

[ˈnjuːɡət(ə)ri]

nugatory Definition

• 1. of no value or importance
• 2. trivial

Using nugatory: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nugatory" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The court declared the evidence to be nugatory.

• Example

  The company's efforts to improve working conditions were nugatory.

• Example

  The politician's promises turned out to be nugatory.

• Example

  The argument was dismissed as nugatory.

nugatory Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for nugatory

• worthless
• insignificant
• trivial
• unimportant
• inconsequential

Antonyms for nugatory

• significant
• important
• valuable

Phrases with nugatory

• nugatory expenses

  expenses that are of little or no value

  Example

  The company cut down on nugatory expenses to save money.

• nugatory claim

  a claim that is without merit or substance

  Example

  The judge dismissed the lawsuit as a nugatory claim.

• nugatory effort

  an effort that is useless or ineffective

  Example

  The team's nugatory effort resulted in a loss.

Origins of nugatory

from Latin 'nugatorius', meaning 'worthless'

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Summary: nugatory in Brief

'Nugatory' [ˈnjuːɡət(ə)ri] is an adjective that describes something as having no value or importance, often used to describe claims, expenses, or efforts. It is synonymous with 'worthless,' 'trivial,' and 'unimportant.' Antonyms include 'significant,' 'important,' and 'valuable.'