Definition of pointless
pointlessly
adverbpointlessness
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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
Recent Examples of pointless from the Web
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Rather than adding your voice to the chorus of pointless gripes and loud bellyaching, which is often ignored by thick-skinned travel companies that have developed a form response for everything, why not do something effective this year?
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As her guide to the ways of the masculine world—which consist principally of lying and pointless fighting—
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Indeed, many thought that for Britain to continue to fight was pointless.
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The eight-month slog to the Finals seems pointless.
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Just proves Americas are fixated on scandals and pointless tabloid stories.
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After months of (pointless?) basketball, NBA fans have finally arrived at the last stop of the season: the Finals.
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Instead of firing you for bad performance, Toyota’s management will teach you to perform better–even if humiliation and pointless, time-wasting indoctrination exercises are part of the process.
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First Known Use of pointless
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POINTLESS Defined for English Language Learners
pointless
playDefinition of pointless for English Language Learners
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: having no meaning, purpose, or effect
POINTLESS Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of pointless for Students
: having no meaning or purpose a pointless story pointless attempts
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