Pointless: meaning, definitions and examples

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pointless

[ ˈpɔɪntlɪs ]

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description

Having no meaning, purpose, or use; lacking significance or importance.

Synonyms

futile, in vain, meaningless, purposeless, senseless

Examples of usage

It was a pointless exercise, as it didn't lead to any meaningful results.
His comments were pointless and added no value to the discussion.
The argument seemed pointless, with neither side willing to compromise.

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conversation

An action or situation that has no purpose or reason; something that is insignificant or trivial.

Synonyms

frivolity, futility, insignificance, triviality, worthlessness

Examples of usage

The meeting felt like a pointless waste of time.
The whole project turned out to be a pointless endeavor.
Her efforts were dismissed as pointless by the critics.

Translations

Translations of the word "pointless" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inútil

🇮🇳 व्यर्थ

🇩🇪 sinnlos

🇮🇩 sia-sia

🇺🇦 марний

🇵🇱 bezużyteczny

🇯🇵 無意味な (muimina)

🇫🇷 inutile

🇪🇸 inútil

🇹🇷 anlamsız

🇰🇷 무의미한 (muimihan)

🇸🇦 غير مجدي

🇨🇿 zbytečný

🇸🇰 zbytočný

🇨🇳 无意义的 (wú yìyì de)

🇸🇮 nesmiseln

🇮🇸 ónýtt

🇰🇿 пайдасыз

🇬🇪 უსარგებლო

🇦🇿 mənasız

🇲🇽 inútil

Word origin

The word 'pointless' originated from the combination of 'point' and 'less' in the late 16th century. It has been used to describe things or actions without a clear purpose or significance. Over the years, 'pointless' has become a common term to express the idea of something lacking meaning or importance.