Synonyms for

Pointless

Verb / ˈpɔɪntlʌs / Another word for pointless — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

without purpose or meaning

Synonyms & similar words

wasted otiose unpointed purposeless pointed superfluous senseless meaningless purposeless useless futile worthless empty senseless trivial insignificant unimportant vain idle inconsequential irrelevant superfluous unproductive unprofitable unavailing fruitless unusable

Synonyms by register

Formal

otiose superfluous unnecessary redundant

Informal

lame bogus no-brainer a waste of time

Literary

vain idle futile inane

Antonyms

useful meaningful purposeful valuable effective significant important productive

Common collocations

  • pointless exercise
  • pointless argument
  • pointless endeavor
  • pointless task
  • pointless effort
  • pointless discussion
  • pointless pursuit

Word family

noun pointlessness
adjective pointless
adverb pointlessly

Usage note

Often used to describe actions or situations that lack a clear objective or benefit. Can sometimes be used sarcastically to imply something is obvious or easy.

Example sentences

  1. The pencil without lead is pointless.
  2. It's pointless to argue about things that are not important.
  3. The teacher said that doing homework was not pointless.
  4. Trying to fix the broken vase is pointless.
  5. The movie was so boring and pointless.

Quotes

  • Our lives are pointless without the pursuit of knowledge.
  • The pursuit of happiness is not pointless, but rather the purpose of life.
  • A life without passion is a pointless existence.

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