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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That’s more pointless pain for families who have tried to follow the law but are now living in fear.
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
Such an expansion would be pointless; the United States has more than enough nuclear firepower to deter both Beijing and Moscow.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2026
Arguing with a professor over your grade was considered pointless.
—Mitch Zimmer, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
Carlsson had been pointless in nine of his 10 previous games.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 27 Jan. 2026
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
Such an expansion would be pointless; the United States has more than enough nuclear firepower to deter both Beijing and Moscow.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2026
Arguing with a professor over your grade was considered pointless.
—Mitch Zimmer, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
Carlsson had been pointless in nine of his 10 previous games.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 27 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pointless
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“Pointless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pointless. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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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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