1. the quality or state of being otiose; uselessness or futility.
Usage: formal; rare
2. the quality of being idle, lazy, or serving no practical purpose.
Usage: formal; archaic

Examples

• The otioseness of the regulation became apparent when no one followed it.
• He criticized the otioseness of lengthy bureaucratic procedures that accomplished nothing.
• The committee recognized the otioseness of their repeated discussions without any decision.
• Her argument highlighted the otioseness of maintaining outdated policies.
• The otioseness of the debate frustrated those seeking practical solutions.