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

Synonyms

• empty
• inane
• meaningless
• senseless

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 on the Web

The ventilation flaps at the upper shelf of the arena stood open, but without a breeze seemed like a pointless invitation for the 90 degree weather to stay for the Spanish concert. —Bryan West, USA TODAY, 11 July 2024

The pointless pair of doors is artistically flat, a harbinger of things to come. —Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2024

We can’t get caught up in pointless debates that only exist to tear us apart, like the argument over Latinx. —Jorge Ramirez Gomez, The Mercury News, 27 June 2024

The rat killers will have caused pointless suffering and accomplished exactly nothing. —Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 24 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

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