Pointlessness

Pronunciation: /ˈpɔɪntləsnəs/

Definitions of pointlessness

noun the quality or state of lacking any purpose or meaning

Example Sentences

A1 I don't understand the pointlessness of this task.

A2 She felt frustrated by the pointlessness of the argument.

B1 The pointlessness of the meeting was evident to everyone in the room.

B2 After hours of debate, they realized the pointlessness of continuing the discussion.

C1 The philosopher contemplated the pointlessness of existence.

C2 Despite his success, he couldn't shake the feeling of pointlessness in his life.

Examples of pointlessness in a Sentence

formal The philosopher argued that the concept of pointlessness is a fundamental aspect of existentialism.

informal I don't see the point in doing this task, it just feels like pointlessness to me.

slang This whole situation is just a big ol' mess of pointlessness, if you ask me.

figurative The artist's abstract painting captured the feeling of pointlessness in a chaotic world.

Grammatical Forms of pointlessness

• plural: pointlessnesses
• comparative: more pointless
• superlative: most pointless
• present tense: is pointless
• future tense: will be pointless
• perfect tense: has been pointless
• continuous tense: is being pointless
• singular: pointlessness
• positive degree: pointless
• infinitive: to be pointless
• gerund: pointing out the pointlessness
• participle: pointing

Origin and Evolution of pointlessness

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'pointlessness' originated from the combination of the word 'pointless' and the suffix '-ness'.

Evolution of the word: The word 'pointlessness' has evolved to convey a sense of lacking purpose or significance, often used to describe actions, situations, or arguments that are deemed futile or without a clear objective.