pointless
adjective
point·less
ˈpȯint-ləs 
1
: devoid of meaning : senseless
a pointless remark
2
: devoid of effectiveness : flat
pointless attempts to be funny
pointlessly
adverb
pointlessness
noun
Examples of pointless in a Sentence
It would be pointless for us to continue the investigation.
a pointless remark that left everyone scratching their heads in confusion
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The agency is driven by activity, not results, and wastes money on pointless and counterproductive projects and DEI initiatives.
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Terence Kealey, National Review, 12 Jan. 2025
It’s been a whirlwind transformation for the brand, and some loyalists feel burned by their support of Xbox for two decades, where now being an Xbox fan feels somewhat pointless.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
While the palace guards congratulate and pet Weasel and treat him as a hero for saving the country, Nina’s death is pointless and in vain.
—Rafael Motamayor, IndieWire, 9 Jan. 2025
Both argue that forcing reconciliation is pointless and that things should unfold organically—if at all.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 6 Jan. 2025
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Terence Kealey, National Review, 12 Jan. 2025
It’s been a whirlwind transformation for the brand, and some loyalists feel burned by their support of Xbox for two decades, where now being an Xbox fan feels somewhat pointless.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
While the palace guards congratulate and pet Weasel and treat him as a hero for saving the country, Nina’s death is pointless and in vain.
—Rafael Motamayor, IndieWire, 9 Jan. 2025
Both argue that forcing reconciliation is pointless and that things should unfold organically—if at all.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Pointless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pointless. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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pointless
adjective
point·less
ˈpȯint-ləs
1
: lacking meaning : senseless
a pointless remark
2
: ineffective sense 1
pointless attempts to be funny
pointlessly
adverb
pointlessness
noun
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