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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The tradition continues with this pointless pickle.
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Jenny Porter Tilley, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
But these shotgun and pistol runs are largely pointless, especially when the opponent isn’t worried about deep passing.
—Michael Salfino, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2025
The multi-terrain select option seems a little pointless unless there’s severe weather.
—New Atlas, 28 Nov. 2025
But something that generates broad discussion among a wide variety of people from all over the country and the world will by necessity feel dumb and inane and pointless to others.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 25 Nov. 2025
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Jenny Porter Tilley, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
But these shotgun and pistol runs are largely pointless, especially when the opponent isn’t worried about deep passing.
—Michael Salfino, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2025
The multi-terrain select option seems a little pointless unless there’s severe weather.
—New Atlas, 28 Nov. 2025
But something that generates broad discussion among a wide variety of people from all over the country and the world will by necessity feel dumb and inane and pointless to others.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 25 Nov. 2025
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 14 Dec. 2025.
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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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