Pointless

Quick meaning: Pointless is an adjective meaning Having no point or sharp tip; terminating squarely or in a rounded end.

Meaning

Having no point or sharp tip; terminating squarely or in a rounded end.

More Meanings

1. Having no prominent or important feature, as of an argument, discourse, etc.
2. Having no purpose; purposeless; unable to effect an aim.
3. (sports, games) Having no points
4. (mathematics) Without points.
5. (programming, derogatory) Point-free; employing the tacit programming paradigm.

Example Sentences

a pointless sword

a pointless knife

a pointless remark

a pointless topology

Word Forms

• pointlesse

Synonyms for pointless

Depending on context, synonyms include blunt, dull, obtuse, futile, needless, purposeless.

Antonyms for pointless

Common opposites include pointed, sharp, worthwhile, useful, pointful.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include worthless, otiose, senseless, meaningless, purposeless, blunt.

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