Pronunciation: /ˈnjuːɡəˌtɔːri/
adjective meaning of no value or importance
A1 The teacher considered the student's excuse to be nugatory.
A2 The team's efforts to win the game were nugatory.
B1 The new policy had a nugatory impact on employee morale.
B2 The CEO dismissed the proposal as nugatory and not worth pursuing.
C1 The lawyer argued that the evidence presented was nugatory and should be disregarded.
C2 The scientist's groundbreaking research rendered previous theories nugatory and obsolete.
formal The judge deemed the evidence presented by the defense as nugatory and therefore inadmissible in court.
informal Don't waste your time on nugatory tasks, focus on what truly matters.
slang I can't believe you spent money on that nugatory item, what a waste!
figurative Her dreams of becoming a famous singer turned out to be nugatory, as she never pursued a career in music.
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