pointless

Antonyms for pointless

adjective. not pertaining to

adjective. not sharp

adjective. not sharp

adjective. not sharp

adjective. not sharp

Word Origin & History

early 14c., "blunt," from point (n.) + -less. Meaning "of no effect, to no purpose" is from 1726. Related: Pointlessly; pointlessness.

It touched it with its hand, and it fell harmless and pointless to the ground.

"I've made my decision," he said, remembering that anger now was pointless.

She recognised its pointless gentleness always the same no matter what he had to say.

She recognized its pointless gentleness always the same no matter what he had to say.

But to turn the platform on its side and let the wind spin the propellers was pointless.

It may appear to be no more than random, pointless conversation.

Of necessity it must be pointless and colorless; that lends the touch of reality.

I sometimes think I'm the the most pointless individual in the world.

If the fear does not force me to speak, the deed is pointless.

In this pointless cycle he ran, growing tired, growing old, growing ill.