pointless

[ point-lis ]

adjective

1. without a point:

   a pointless pen.

2. blunt, as an instrument.
3. without force, meaning, or relevance:

   a pointless remark.

   Synonyms: unproductive, ineffectual, futile, meaningless

4. without a point scored, as in a game:

   a pointless inning.

pointless

/ ˈpɔɪntlɪs /

adjective

1. without a point
2. without meaning, relevance, or force
3. sport without a point scored

Derived Forms

• ˈpointlessly, adverb
• ˈpointlessness, noun

Other Words From

• pointless·ly adverb
• pointless·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of pointless¹

First recorded in 1300–50, pointless is from Middle English point les. See point, -less

Example Sentences

Trump has little desire to inherit, in the longer term, a war he has derided as expensive and pointless.

From Los Angeles Times

"It's sort of futile in a way, it's pointless," he added.

From BBC

We find it pointless for both of us to be trying to watch Matilda, because then you just have two people who are exhausted.

From Los Angeles Times

At the very tippy top of pointless reasons men voted for a fascist, the outrage over women who have blue hair and tattoos beautifully illustrates how broken their brains are.

From Salon

O’Donnell questioned the system which makes voting feel pointless for tens of millions.

From Salon

Related Words

• absurd
• aimless
• fruitless
• futile
• impotent
• inconsequential
• ineffective
• ineffectual
• insignificant
• irrelevant
• meaningless
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• silly
• stupid
• trivial
• unnecessary
• unproductive
• useless
• worthless