Pointless

Pronunciation: /ˈpɔɪntləs/

Pointless (adjective)

  1. Having no reason or use; not worth doing.
  2. Not having a sharp end or tip.

Examples

  • Arguing about it seems pointless.
  • It's pointless to worry about the past.

Common collocations: pointless argument, pointless task, seem pointless, pointless blade, pointless pencil

Synonyms of Pointless

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Pointless

  • describing actions with clear intent
  • describing something with significance or value