Synonyms of pointless

pointless

adjective

ˈpȯint-ləs 

as in meaningless

having no meaning

a pointless remark that left everyone scratching their heads in confusion

Synonyms & Similar Words

• meaningless
• stupid
• absurd
• inane
• silly
• foolish
• irrational
• empty
• senseless
• unreasonable
• unimportant
• slight
• trivial
• frivolous
• insane
• insignificant
• nonsensical
• inconsequential
• asinine
• fatuous
• minor
• negligible
• trifling
• little
• mindless
• unwise
• inconsiderable
• unintelligent
• zany
• preposterous
• purposeless
• mad
• loony
• wacky
• witless
• aimless
• brainless
• simpleminded
• sappy
• haphazard
• daft
• nutty
• kooky
• harebrained
• jerky
• empty-headed
• cuckoo
• crazy
• daffy
• dotty
• crackpot
• tomfool
• balmy
• weak-minded
• half-witted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• meaningful
• significant
• reasonable
• logical
• suggestive
• valid
• important
• eloquent
• expressive
• rational
• pregnant
• major
• substantial
• key
• revealing
• telling
• momentous
• consequential
• eventful
• weighty

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pointless

The slaughter of Australian infantry at the hands of Turkish guns on the coastal region of Gallipoli has become emblematic of the pointless loss of life during this cruel conflict. —Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 May 2026

If so, Polis’ cave-in was pointless. —Mark Barabak, Mercury News, 28 May 2026

But some time prior, a rattlesnake had come through the vent and bitten Nate, making the whole endeavor pointless. —Daniel D'addario, Variety, 25 May 2026

An entirely avoidable red card, followed by a creditable but ultimately pointless rally with 10 men? —Liam Twomey, New York Times, 25 May 2026