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

• meaningless

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

As a smooth fixer for a tertiary monster who has maybe three lines, Morgan Spector is both chilling and thoroughly pointless. —Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025

Trouble has obviously been brewing in Europe after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its continuation of a pointless war defined by the Russian regime’s willingness to engage in war crimes. —Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025

Spending valuable hours on pointless revenue. —Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025

Facts felt like pointless things, and the best way to love someone is to not look away from their pain. —Sarah Adler september 8, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025

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