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adjective
- 1. having little or no sense, use, or purpose: "speculating like this is a pointless exercise"
- 2. (of a contest or competitor) without a point scored.
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POINTLESS definition: 1. Something that is pointless has no purpose, and it is a waste of time doing it: 2. Something…. Learn more.
The meaning of POINTLESS is devoid of meaning : senseless. How to use pointless in a sentence.
Pointless definition: without a point. See examples of POINTLESS used in a sentence.
1. Lacking meaning; senseless: a pointless remark; a pointless coincidence. 2. Ineffectual; useless: a pointless effort to prevent discussion of the scandal. See Synonyms at futile. 3. Having an end that is not sharp or tapered; having no point: pointless arrows. 4. Failing to score a point: a pointless first quarter. point′less·ly adv.
Definition of 'pointless' pointless. (pɔɪntləs ) adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE] If you say that something is pointless, you are criticizing it because it has no sense or purpose. [disapproval] Violence is always pointless. Without an audience the performance is pointless. ...pointless arguments.
If something's pointless, it has no use or makes no sense. Telling yourself that it's pointless to be nervous every time you fly on a plane probably won't solve your fear of flying.
A complete guide to the word "POINTLESS": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.
having no purpose; not worth doing. We searched until we knew it would be pointless to continue. Trying to foresee the future is a pointless exercise. Extra Examples. The film is entertaining but ultimately pointless. The whole discussion was utterly pointless. This renders the project pointless.
POINTLESS meaning: 1. Something that is pointless has no purpose, and it is a waste of time doing it: 2. Something…. Learn more.
Having an end that is not sharp or tapered; having no point. Pointless arrows. American Heritage. Similar definitions. Having no prominent or important feature, as of an argument, discourse, etc. A pointless remark. The sequel to the film was even more pointless than the original. Wiktionary. More Adjective Definitions (1) Synonyms: wasted.
