pointless
adjective
point·less
ˈpȯint-ləs 
1
: devoid of meaning : senseless
a pointless remark
2
: devoid of effectiveness : flat
pointless attempts to be funny
pointlessly
adverb
pointlessness
noun
Examples of pointless in a Sentence
It would be pointless for us to continue the investigation.
a pointless remark that left everyone scratching their heads in confusion
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That isn’t to say that setting goals is pointless—on the contrary, committing yourself to healthier routines is one of the best ways to stave off burnout, improve your fitness, and feel better generally.
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Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2025
As in Ukraine, Biden made the fateful decision to cling to war aims that had become untenable, even as pointless civilian suffering escalated and the political upside of his posture vanished.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Hamas’s failure even to acknowledge whether these children are alive, or to allow welfare checks by the Red Crescent, has done much to convince Israelis that negotiation with the group is pointless.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 16 Jan. 2025
This is not the fluffy pointless hotel massage of an Amerian day spa.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2025
As in Ukraine, Biden made the fateful decision to cling to war aims that had become untenable, even as pointless civilian suffering escalated and the political upside of his posture vanished.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Hamas’s failure even to acknowledge whether these children are alive, or to allow welfare checks by the Red Crescent, has done much to convince Israelis that negotiation with the group is pointless.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 16 Jan. 2025
This is not the fluffy pointless hotel massage of an Amerian day spa.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Pointless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pointless. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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pointless
adjective
point·less
ˈpȯint-ləs
1
: lacking meaning : senseless
a pointless remark
2
: ineffective sense 1
pointless attempts to be funny
pointlessly
adverb
pointlessness
noun
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