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
• trifling
• negligible
• little
• mindless
• unwise
• inconsiderable
• unintelligent
• zany
• preposterous
• purposeless
• mad
• lunatic
• witless
• brainless
• aimless
• simpleminded
• sappy
• loony
• whacky
• haphazard
• wacky
• daft
• nutty
• harebrained
• jerky
• empty-headed
• crazy
• kooky
• looney
• daffy
• cuckoo
• dotty
• tomfool
• weak-minded
• half-witted
• kookie
• crackpot
• balmy

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

Such a debate is esoteric and, to some, a pointless distraction. —Peter Baker, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025

The pointless black bra has no aggressive underwire, no padding, barely any coverage to speak of, and seemingly has its wearers ignoring its adjustable straps. —Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 5 Apr. 2025

Thankfully the pace-killing gliding and underwater sections, as well as the pointless anti-gravity bits, are gone. —New Atlas, 2 Apr. 2025

Reasons To Turn Off Your Ice Maker Does turning off your ice maker for vacation sound like a pointless task? —Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 26 Mar. 2025