pointless
word
/ˈpɔɪntɫəs/
POYNT-lis
/pˈɔɪntləs/
POYNT-lis
Definition
Something that is pointless has no useful purpose, meaning, or result.
Usage & Nuances
Common in informal and neutral contexts. Often used to describe actions, arguments, or objects with no benefit or result. Synonyms include 'useless', but 'pointless' emphasizes a lack of meaning or purpose. Do not use for people, only for things or actions.
Spanish: inútil - sin sentidoPortuguese (BR): inútil - sem sentidoPortuguese (PT): inútil - sem sentidoChinese (Simplified): 毫无意义的 - 没有目的的Chinese (Traditional): 毫無意義的 - 沒有目的的Hindi: बेकार - निरर्थकArabic: بلا جدوى - بلا معنىBengali: অর্থহীন - নিরর্থকRussian: бессмысленный - бесполезныйJapanese: 意味がない - 無意味なVietnamese: vô nghĩa - không có ích lợiKorean: 무의미한 - 쓸모없는Turkish: anlamsız - amaçsızUrdu: بے معنی - بے سودIndonesian: tidak ada gunanya - sia-sia
Example Sentences
This old phone is pointless now that it does not work.
basic
I think doing it again is pointless.
basic
Talking to him when he won’t listen is just pointless.
natural
It feels pointless to keep trying if nothing ever changes.
natural
Honestly, waiting here all night seems kind of pointless.
natural
It is pointless to argue about the rules now.
basic