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point·less
pointless
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- pronunciation:
- poInt
lihs
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
useless to pursue; without meaning.
This is a pointless argument.His life seemed pointless.- synonyms:
- futile, idle, meaningless, senseless, stupid, unavailing, useless, vain, void
- antonyms:
- valuable
- similar words:
- bootless, fruitless, inane, needless, otiose, unprofitable
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definition 2: |
having no tapered end; blunt.
- synonyms:
- blunt, dull, obtuse
- similar words:
- rounded, worn
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definition 3: |
in sports, having scored no points.
- synonyms:
- scoreless
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related words: |
absurd, aimless, dull, futile, hollow, hopeless, idle, inept, insignificant |
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derivations: |
pointlessly (adv.), pointlessness (n.) |
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