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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Still, the moment felt pointless.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
The end result is a cultured information of markets that supports thoughtful techniques, reliable forecasting and knowledgeable positioning without pointless complexity.
—Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
The law was largely pointless, though, because most of these folks have other conditions that qualify for disability.
—Tom Margenau, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
If no one ever does, a youth academy is pointless.
—Philipp Lahm, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
The end result is a cultured information of markets that supports thoughtful techniques, reliable forecasting and knowledgeable positioning without pointless complexity.
—Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
The law was largely pointless, though, because most of these folks have other conditions that qualify for disability.
—Tom Margenau, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
If no one ever does, a youth academy is pointless.
—Philipp Lahm, New York Times, 28 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 11 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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