pointless

point-less · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Having no purpose or meaning; futile.

  2. 2.

    (of a remark or idea) Not having a clear purpose; irrelevant.

Related words

Antonyms: meaningful, purposeful, worthwhile
See also: futile, meaningless, useless
Synonyms: futile, meaningless, useless

Etymology

From "point" (meaning "purpose, aim") + "-less" (without). First recorded in the early 17th century.