Definition of Otiose

not useful

Examples of Otiose in a sentence

Attempting to get Beth to change her mind is otiose because she is totally inflexible. 🔊

It’s otiose to spend so much on catering when few people have responded to the invitation.  🔊

While reading Hank’s column, the editor deleted the second paragraph because he found it otiose and unnecessary. 🔊

It is otiose to put a tiny bandage on a wide open wound.  🔊

Because the arrogant singer felt he never had to run through his performances, he frequently skipped what he viewed as otiose rehearsals.  🔊

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