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

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

They might currently be sitting pointless and 11 places below Celtic in the Champions League table, but the nuance comes with the knowledge that it was Atletico Madrid, Juventus and Liverpool they lost to, all by a single goal.

From BBC

To be frank, there are 30-second spots that have inspired more tears and emotion than the flat, pointless “Here.”

From Los Angeles Times

For people told to hate each other for irrational reasons, no good comes from it — just stress and pointless anger.

From Salon

Related Words

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