Nugatory

Synonyms of nugatory

• insignificant
• trivial
• worthless

Antonyms of nugatory

• significant
• important
• meaningful

Collocations of nugatory

nugatory gesture

Frequency: 70 %

His apology was just a nugatory gesture, as he continued to behave rudely.

nugatory effort

Frequency: 65 %

She put in a nugatory effort to complete the project on time.

nugatory task

Frequency: 60 %

He considered the assignment a nugatory task and didn't put much effort into it.

nugatory promise

Frequency: 50 %

Her empty words turned out to be just a nugatory promise.

nugatory decision

Frequency: 45 %

The board's nugatory decision led to financial losses for the company.

Idiomatic Expressions for nugatory

• Phrase: nugatory effort
  Meaning: an attempt or effort that is futile, ineffective, or fruitless
  Usage: She put in a nugatory effort to salvage the project, knowing it was beyond repair.