nugatory Synonyms

nugatory Meaning

Wordnet

nugatory (s)

of no real value

Webster

nugatory (a.)

Trifling; vain; futile; insignificant.

Of no force; inoperative; ineffectual.

nugatory Sentence Examples

  1. The politician's empty promises proved nugatory, failing to sway any voters.
  2. The company's lawsuit was deemed nugatory, as the judge dismissed it without prejudice.
  3. The child's tantrum was nugatory, as the parents refused to give in to his demands.
  4. The doctor's attempts to revive the patient were nugatory, as they had already passed away.
  5. The student's efforts to memorize the material were nugatory, as they forgot it shortly after the test.
  6. The government's attempt to control the pandemic was nugatory, as the virus continued to spread unchecked.
  7. The protesters' demands were met with nugatory responses from the authorities.
  8. The detective's investigation turned up nugatory evidence, failing to solve the crime.
  9. The team's lead in the game quickly became nugatory as their opponents scored several goals.
  10. The inventor's new device proved nugatory, as it failed to meet its intended purpose.

FAQs About the word nugatory

of no real valueTrifling; vain; futile; insignificant., Of no force; inoperative; ineffectual.

void,null, invalid, bad, nonbinding, null and void, illegal,inoperative, worthless, useless

good, good, legal, valid, valid, legal,binding, binding,

The politician's empty promises proved nugatory, failing to sway any voters.

The company's lawsuit was deemed nugatory, as the judge dismissed it without prejudice.

The child's tantrum was nugatory, as the parents refused to give in to his demands.

The doctor's attempts to revive the patient were nugatory, as they had already passed away.