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
Recent Examples on the Web
This silence arises when speaking up feels pointless or risky.
—
Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Torturing myself this way is pointless, yet my impatience endures.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 20 Jan. 2026
Crosby entered the game on a three-game pointless streak.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
The deaths of so many, especially all of the literal children sent to the front, were pointless and unnecessary.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pointless
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Torturing myself this way is pointless, yet my impatience endures.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 20 Jan. 2026
Crosby entered the game on a three-game pointless streak.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
The deaths of so many, especially all of the literal children sent to the front, were pointless and unnecessary.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pointless
Cite this Entry
“Pointless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pointless. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationKids 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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
