pointless

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   Having no point or sharp tip

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

   • a pointless sword
   • a pointless knife
2. 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
   • 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.
3. 3

   Having no purpose

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

   • Since the decision has already been made, further discussion seems pointless.
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   1. 4

      Having no points

      • After four matches and four defeats, United remain pointless at the foot of the table.
   2. 5

      Without points.

      • a pointless topology
   3. 6

      Point-free

      Point-free; employing the tacit programming paradigm.

The neighborhood

• synonymblunthaving no point or tip
• synonymdullhaving no point or tip
• synonymobtusehaving no point or tip
• synonympoint-free
• antonympointedantonym(s) of “not sharp”
• antonymsharpantonym(s) of “not sharp”
• antonymworthwhileantonym(s) of “having no purpose”
• antonymusefulantonym(s) of “having no purpose”
• antonympointfulantonym(s) of “having no purpose”