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- DictionaryPoint·less/ˈpoin(t)ləs/
adjective
- 1. having little or no sense, use, or purpose: "speculating like this is a pointless exercise"
- 2. (of a contest or competitor) without a point scored.
Definition of pointless adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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First recorded in 1300–50, pointless is from Middle English point les. See point,-less
If you say that something is pointless, you are criticizing it because it has no sense or purpose.
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If you say that something is pointless, you are criticizing it because it has no sense or purpose.
Something that is pointless has no purpose: pointless arguments / conflict. [ + to do sth ] It would be pointless to argue with him. pointlessly. adverb. (Definition of pointless from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Definition of pointless – Learner’s Dictionary. pointless. adjective. uk / ˈpɔɪntləs / us. Something that is pointless has no purpose: pointless arguments / conflict. [ + to do sth ] It would be pointless to argue with him. Want to learn more? Improve your vocabulary with English Vocabulary in Use from Cambridge.