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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Without that friction, the already uneven exchange of time and energy between performers and audiences across mediums seems pointless.
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 15 Feb. 2026
These powerful messages raise the bar so high that small, realistic steps feel pointless.
—Stuart A. Spencer, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
The American clan wallows in a life of pointless opulence in a Spanish villa, discussing designer clothes and snarking at servants and each other.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
The race, which was pitted between a longtime Oklahoma politician and a political newcomer, has also received some controversy, with at least one advocate stating the election is pointless and that a lower turnout could influence later voter initiatives.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 10 Feb. 2026
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 15 Feb. 2026
These powerful messages raise the bar so high that small, realistic steps feel pointless.
—Stuart A. Spencer, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
The American clan wallows in a life of pointless opulence in a Spanish villa, discussing designer clothes and snarking at servants and each other.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
The race, which was pitted between a longtime Oklahoma politician and a political newcomer, has also received some controversy, with at least one advocate stating the election is pointless and that a lower turnout could influence later voter initiatives.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Pointless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pointless. Accessed 26 Feb. 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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