pointless
Having no point or sharp tipHaving no point or sharp tip; terminating squarely or in a rounded end.
» We realized that it was pointless.
Ми зрозуміло, що це все без сенсу.
Meaning
6 sensesHaving no point or sharp tip; terminating squarely or in a rounded end.
a pointless sword
a pointless knife
stumpf
тупойtupój
not having a point especially a sharp point
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
gegenstandslos, irrelevant
бессмы́сленныйbessmýslennyj
безглу́здийbezhlúzdyj
Having no purpose; purposeless; unable to effect an aim.
Since the decision has already been made, further discussion seems pointless.
sinnlos, witzlos, zwecklos
бессмы́сленныйbessmýslennyj, бесцельныйbescél’nyj
безглу́здийbezhlúzdyj
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
Having no points
After four matches and four defeats, United remain pointless at the foot of the table.
having no points scores
Without points.
a pointless topology
(derogatory)Point-free; employing the tacit programming paradigm.
Examples
76 sentencesWe realized that it was pointless.
Ми зрозуміло, що це все без сенсу.
Life without love is just totally pointless.
Життя без любові не має сенсу.
ruЖизнь без любви не имеет вообще никакого смысла.
deEin Leben ohne Liebe hat überhaupt keinen Sinn.
We realized it was pointless.
Ми зрозуміло, що це все без сенсу.
I told you it wasn't pointless.
It's pointless to talk to Tom.
deEs hat keinen Sinn, mit Tom zu sprechen.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English pointles, poynteles, poyntlees. By surface analysis, point + -less.From Middle English pointles, poynteles, poyntlees. By surface analysis, point + -less.
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Forms
more pointless, most pointless| Comparative | more pointless Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most pointless Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
16 synonyms- not having a point especially a sharp point:unpointed
- serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being:otiosepurposelesssenselesssuperfluouswasted
- having no points scores:scorelessgoallesshitless
Antonyms
5 antonymsWord family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form