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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The result is tedious, a pointless remake with no soul of its own.
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The Ward discussion could be pointless, with signs pointing toward the Titans using the No. 1 pick on the quarterback.
—Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
Passing a law without any enforcement measures is pointless.
—Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Stats are tracked and box scores are kept, but those numbers are pointless.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 17 Mar. 2025
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Staff Author, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2025
The Ward discussion could be pointless, with signs pointing toward the Titans using the No. 1 pick on the quarterback.
—Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
Passing a law without any enforcement measures is pointless.
—Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Stats are tracked and box scores are kept, but those numbers are pointless.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 17 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pointless
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“Pointless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pointless. Accessed 28 Mar. 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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