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 forthcoming live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon can’t help but feel somewhat pointless — the great cinematographer Roger Deakins already consulted on the original to make its animation as sweepingly realistic as possible.
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James Grebey, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2025
Hence, the four are reunited, and their seemingly pointless work has resumed, but more mysteries are brewing beneath the sleek, minimalist surface of Lumon.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
He’s got points in three of his last four games after going pointless in 11 of his previous 12 games.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
Spelling out the issue would also be pointless, as the unimpaired spouse is only too aware of the impact his partner’s behavior is having on their social life.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2025
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James Grebey, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2025
Hence, the four are reunited, and their seemingly pointless work has resumed, but more mysteries are brewing beneath the sleek, minimalist surface of Lumon.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
He’s got points in three of his last four games after going pointless in 11 of his previous 12 games.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
Spelling out the issue would also be pointless, as the unimpaired spouse is only too aware of the impact his partner’s behavior is having on their social life.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Pointless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pointless. Accessed 21 Feb. 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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