Meaning & Definition of Pointless in English
English⟶
Pointless
/pɔɪntləs/
adjective
1. Not having a point especially a sharp point
- "My pencils are all pointless"
synonym:
- pointless,
- unpointed
2. Serving no useful purpose
- Having no excuse for being
- "Otiose lines in a play"
- "Advice is wasted words"
- "A pointless remark"
- "A life essentially purposeless"
- "Senseless violence"
synonym:
- otiose,
- pointless,
- purposeless,
- senseless,
- superfluous,
- wasted
Examples of using
"That's impossible!" said Reason. "That's insane!" noted Experience. "That's pointless!" cut Pride. "Take a try..." whispered Dream. "Fuck it all" replied Laziness.
It's pointless. However much we try, we won't succeed. Now admit it.
This is pointless.