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Definition of causelessly
causelessly
/ˈkɔːz.ləs.li/
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Adjective:causeless
causelessly Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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• adverb
1
In a manner that lacks any valid reason, justification, or motive; without provocation or ground.
Example
"The supervisor was criticized for causelessly reprimanding employees who had met all of their project deadlines."
2
Without any apparent physical or natural cause; spontaneously or by chance.
Example
"In philosophical debates on determinism, scholars question whether any event in the universe can occur completely causelessly."
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Causelessly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/causelessly