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/ˈpɔɪntləs/
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ˈpɔɪntləs
Adjective
Having no point or sharp tip; terminating squarely or in a rounded end.
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a pointless sword
a pointless knife
Having no prominent or important feature, as of an argument, discourse, etc.
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a pointless remark
The sequel to the film was even more pointless than the original
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Even the numerous drunkards and beggars seemed to be in a hurry, stumbling from one side of the street to the other with pointless resolution or, with businesslike expeditiousness, soliciting money and food from strangers.
Having no purpose; purposeless; unable to effect an aim.
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Since the decision has already been made, further discussion seems pointless.
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The latter, however, showed in the 1890s that the issue had become pointless, as by then no power could arrest the development of capitalism and the decline of the obshchina.
Having no points
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After four matches and four defeats, United remain pointless at the foot of the table.
Without points.
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a pointless topology
Point-free; employing the tacit programming paradigm.
Usage- Derogatory
Adjective
not having a point especially a sharp point
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my pencils are all pointless
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
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otiose lines in a play
advice is wasted words
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a pointless remark
a life essentially purposeless
senseless violence
having no points scores
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a scoreless inning