Definition of pointless adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
He made a few more pointless [= meaningless, senseless] remarks. It would be pointless for us to continue the investigation. It's pointless [= useless] to argue with her. Her answer was pointlessly complicated.
Pointless is an adjective referring to something that has no purpose, significant meaning, or impact. It holds no value, benefit, or sense in a particular context. Pointless can also indicate that an action will not change or affect the outcome or result of a situation.
Define pointless. pointless synonyms, pointless pronunciation, pointless translation, English dictionary definition of pointless. adj. 1. Lacking meaning; senseless: a pointless remark; a pointless coincidence.