Definitions

pointless

[point-lis] / ˈpɔɪnt lɪs /

ADJECTIVE

ridiculous, senseless

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absurd aimless fruitless futile impotent inconsequential ineffective ineffectual insignificant irrelevant meaningless powerless silly stupid trivial unnecessary unproductive useless worthless

WEAK

around in circles going nowhere in vicious circle inane needle in haystack nongermane nonsensical not pertinent on treadmill purportless remote unavailing uninteresting unprofitable vague vain

Antonyms

STRONGEST

able consequential effective fruitful important necessary potent productive profitable sensible significant strong useful valuable wise worthwhile

WEAK

beneficial meaningful pointed

Example Sentences

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I’m not sure one sweet girl cancels out two wild boys, but arguing seems pointless.

From Literature

"It is pointless to be concerned with anything other than the task at hand."

From Literature

The rain poured down so hard it was pointless to look out the window.

From Literature

At 22-0, it was the first time Ireland had been held pointless in the first half of the Six Nations era.

From Barron's

Still, the officers on the ground did what they could and tried to keep people away, even though it was pointless to try to block the roads.

From Literature

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