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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But some time prior, a rattlesnake had come through the vent and bitten Nate, making the whole endeavor pointless.
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 25 May 2026
An entirely avoidable red card, followed by a creditable but ultimately pointless rally with 10 men?
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 25 May 2026
If so, Polis’ cave-in was pointless.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Some portion of eligible people are probably discouraged from applying at all, believing the lottery system to be rigged or pointless.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 25 May 2026
An entirely avoidable red card, followed by a creditable but ultimately pointless rally with 10 men?
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 25 May 2026
If so, Polis’ cave-in was pointless.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Some portion of eligible people are probably discouraged from applying at all, believing the lottery system to be rigged or pointless.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
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 May. 2026.
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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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