Nugatory – Of no value or importance

(Pronounced new-guh-tuh-ree)

To remember the definition of the word nugatory, use the following mnemonic:

The newspaper got the story (nugatory) wrong again. "That newspaper if of no value or importance," said the husband to his wife.

Examples of nugatory in a sentence

Paul’s nugatory comments contributed nothing to the meeting.

The alarm was nugatory after the burglar cut the wires.

Because my stamp collection is nugatory in value, I'm going to just throw it away.