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Definitions

pointless

[point-lis] / ˈpɔɪnt lɪs /
ADJECTIVE
ridiculous, senseless
Synonyms
STRONGEST
absurd aimless fruitless futile impotent inconsequential ineffective ineffectual insignificant irrelevant meaningless powerless silly stupid trivial unnecessary unproductive useless worthless
WEAK
around in circles going nowhere in vicious circle inane needle in haystack nongermane nonsensical not pertinent on treadmill purportless remote unavailing uninteresting unprofitable vague vain
Antonyms
STRONGEST
able consequential effective fruitful important necessary potent productive profitable sensible significant strong useful valuable wise worthwhile
WEAK
beneficial meaningful pointed

Example Sentences

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"For the supporters, it's a complete dead rubber. It is one of the most ridiculous things I've ever heard - it's pointless," was the blunt assessment from former Northern Ireland midfielder Chris Brunt.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Decisioning: It’s a pointless invention to give gravitas to the notion that action or choices should follow.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

They remain pointless and anchored to the bottom of the 11-team ladder ahead of a difficult three-game road trip in New Zealand against Moana Pasifika, Otago Highlanders and Wellington Hurricanes.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

Think of “Ratched,” the pretty and pointless “Halston” and his recent ludicrous, gorgeous disaster “All’s Fair.”

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026

“I wish Arthur would give me a chance to explain...I know it’s kind of pointless because he’s leaving, but I don’t want him leaving like this. And Dylan...”

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera