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. — deniko
Life without love is just totally pointless.
Життя без любові не має сенсу. — ascolto
ruЖизнь без любви не имеет вообще никакого смысла. — marafon
deEin Leben ohne Liebe hat überhaupt keinen Sinn. — MUIRIEL
We realized it was pointless.
Ми зрозуміло, що це все без сенсу. — deniko
I told you it wasn't pointless.
It's pointless to talk to Tom.
deEs hat keinen Sinn, mit Tom zu sprechen. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Translations
7 languagesBy meaning 1
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By meaning 3
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