otiose

[ˈoʊʃiːoʊs]

otiose Definition

• 1. serving no practical purpose or result
• 2. useless
• 3. lazy or indolent

Using otiose: Examples

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

• Example

  The committee's report was criticized as otiose and irrelevant.

• Example

  He spent his days in an otiose manner, watching TV and playing video games.

• Example

  The company's new policy seemed otiose, as it did not address the root of the problem.

otiose Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for otiose

• pointless
• idle
• unproductive
• worthless
• futile

Antonyms for otiose

• useful
• productive
• effective

Phrases with otiose

• otiose gesture

  a pointless or ineffective action taken to appear busy or productive

  Example

  His constant pacing around the office was just an otiose gesture to make it seem like he was working.

• otiose argument

  an argument that is irrelevant or unnecessary to the discussion at hand

  Example

  Bringing up unrelated topics during a debate is an otiose argument that only serves to distract from the main issue.

• otiose person

  a person who is lazy or indolent, with no ambition or drive

  Example

  He was seen as an otiose person, content to live off his parents' wealth without ever working for himself.

Origins of otiose

from Latin 'otiosus', meaning 'at leisure, idle'

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Summary: otiose in Brief

'Otiose' [ˈoʊʃiːoʊs] describes something that serves no practical purpose or result, such as a policy or argument. It can also refer to a person who is lazy or indolent. Examples include 'The committee's report was criticized as otiose and irrelevant.' and 'He spent his days in an otiose manner, watching TV and playing video games.'