meritless
- a word derived from merit.
Example Sentences
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“This lawsuit is meritless, and we plan to pursue a countersuit to defend the institution.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
"We stand by our reporting on Kash Patel, and we will vigorously defend The Atlantic and our journalists against this meritless lawsuit," the magazine said in a statement.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
“The claims in this lawsuit are meritless and reflect a fundamental misunderstanding of basic, well-established scientific principles regarding how calories are determined under U.S. nutrition-labeling standards for ingredients like EPG,” Rahal said in a statement.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
“The charges are meritless, and we look forward to fighting them in court,” Kalshi said in a post on X. In another post, Selig called the charges “entirely inappropriate.”
From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026
For if they say the 'I' is perishable, the fruit they strive for, too, will perish; and at some time there will be no hereafter: this is indeed a meritless deliverance.
From Sacred Books of the East by Various
