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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Philip Elliott, Time, 26 Feb. 2026
That’s frustrating enough to make the whole experience almost pointless.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 26 Feb. 2026
Talking about that stuff is pointless.
—Mike Finger, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Feb. 2026
Roy thought these questions were pointless.
—Sam Kriss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 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 4 Mar. 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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