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What is another word for Meaninglessness? – 261 Meaninglessness Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    pointlessness emptiness hollowness absurdity nonsense futility purposelessness aimlessness directionlessness insignificance irrelevance inconsequentiality triviality frivolity senselessness mindlessness thoughtlessness carelessness recklessness hopelessness despair despondency bleakness cheerlessness joylessness sadness sorrow melancholy desolation isolation disconnection disaffection dissatisfaction disillusionment apathy indifference lethargy listlessness stagnation inertia inactivity idleness uselessness worthlessness valuelessness unimportance unmeaning vacuity voidness barrenness sterility dullness flatness lifelessness spiritlessness soullessness heartlessness callousness cruelty brutality harshness ruthlessness mercilessness pitilessness heartlessness uncaring unfeeling impassive indifferent unconcerned detached uninvolved unresponsive unreactive impassible insensible insensitive obtuse dull stupid foolish silly ridiculous preposterous laughable risible farcical comical absurd illogical unreasonable irrational incongruous inconsistent contradictory paradoxical enigmatic puzzling perplexing baffling incomprehensible inexplicable unfathomable impenetrable inscrutable mysterious obscure ambiguous vague unclear indefinite uncertain doubtful questionable debatable disputable arguable controversial polemical contentious disputed contested challenged opposed resisted rejected denied contradicted refuted disproved debunked exploded discredited undermined subverted sabotaged destroyed annihilated extinguished eradicated eliminated removed taken away withdrawn retracted recalled repealed abolished nullified vacated cancelled terminated ended finished completed concluded closed shut sealed locked barred blocked obstructed hindered impeded prevented prohibited forbidden banned proscribed excluded shut out locked out barred from denied access to refused rejected spurned repelled repulsed discouraged disheartened disillusioned disenchanted disappointed discontented dissatisfied unhappy unfulfilled unfilled unrequited unsatisfied ungratified displeased disgruntled discontent disaffected disillusioned disenchanted detached disconnected disengaged disinterested uninterested unconcerned uninvolved unresponsive unreactive impassive indifferent apathetic lethargic listless stagnant inert inactive idle useless worthless valueless unimportant insignificant irrelevant inconsequential trivial frivolous senseless mindless thoughtless careless reckless hopeless despairing despondent bleak cheerless joyless sad sorrowful melancholic desolate isolated disconnected disaffected dissatisfied disillusioned disenchanted disappointed discontented unhappy unfulfilled unfilled unrequited unsatisfied ungratified displeased disgruntled discontent disaffected disillusioned disenchanted.

    Meaning of Meaninglessness

    The primary meaning of the word "Meaninglessness" is a state of being without meaning, purpose, or significance.

    Definitions

    • The state or quality of being without meaning, purpose, or significance.
    • * A feeling of emptiness, hollowness, or lack of direction.
    • * The quality of being absurd, nonsensical, or without logical explanation.

    Etymology of Meaninglessness

    The word "Meaninglessness" is derived from the Old English words "mēaning" (meaning) and "lēas" (less), with the suffix "-ness" added to form a noun.
    The term has its roots in the concept of "meaning" as a purpose or significance, and the prefix "meaning-" is combined with the suffix "-less" to convey a lack or absence of meaning.
    Historically, the word has been used in various contexts, including philosophy, psychology, and literature, to describe a state of being without purpose, direction, or significance.

    Example Uses

    • The patient felt a sense of meaninglessness after the loss of her loved one.
    • * The novel explores the theme of meaninglessness in a post-apocalyptic world