Pointless

Pronunciation: /pɔɪntləs/

Definitions of pointless

adjective having no purpose or use; unnecessary

Example Sentences

A1 Watching paint dry is pointless.

A2 She felt that studying for the test was pointless.

B1 The meeting seemed pointless as no decisions were made.

B2 He found the argument to be completely pointless.

C1 The lengthy discussion about the topic felt utterly pointless.

C2 After hours of debate, they concluded that the entire project was pointless.

Examples of pointless in a Sentence

formal The lengthy discussion about the color of the new logo seemed rather pointless.

informal Why are we even arguing about this? It's so pointless.

slang This whole situation is just straight-up pointless.

figurative Trying to convince him to change his mind is like arguing with a brick wall - pointless.

Grammatical Forms of pointless

• past tense: pointed
• plural: pointlesses
• comparative: more pointless
• superlative: most pointless
• present tense: point
• future tense: will point
• perfect tense: have pointed
• continuous tense: is pointing
• singular: pointless
• positive degree: pointless
• infinitive: to point
• gerund: pointing
• participle: pointing

Origin and Evolution of pointless

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'pointless' originated from the combination of the word 'point' meaning sharp end or tip, and the suffix '-less' indicating without. It was likely first used in Middle English.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'pointless' has evolved to not only mean lacking a point or purpose, but also to describe something that is futile, aimless, or without significance.