English

Adjective

pointless ‎(comparative more pointless, superlative most pointless)

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

   a pointless sword

   a pointless knife

2. Having no prominent or important feature, as of an argument, discourse, etc.

   a pointless remark

   The sequel to the film was even more pointless than the original

3. Having no purpose; purposeless; unable to effect an aim.

   Since the decision has already been made, further discussion seems pointless.

4. (mathematics) Without points.

   a pointless topology

Synonyms

• (having no point or tip): blunt, dull, obtuse
• (having no purpose): needless, purposeless, redundant, superfluous
• (mathematics: without points): point-free

Antonyms

• (not sharp): pointed, sharp
• (having no purpose): useful, pointful

Derived terms

• pointlessly
• pointlessness

Translations

External links

• pointless in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
• pointless in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911