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Meaning of otiose

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

otiose

Pronunciation:/ˈəʊ.ʃi.əʊs//ˈoʊ.ʃi.oʊs/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Having no effect.

  2. Done in a careless or perfunctory manner.

  3. Reluctant to work or to exert oneself.

  4. Of a person, possessing a bored indolence.