B2adjectiveemotionspsychology
US/ˈpɔɪnt.ləs/
UK/ˈpɔɪnt.ləs/
having no purpose or giving no useful result
In context
It is pointless to argue with him when he is angry.
The meeting was pointless because nobody had read the report.
She felt that her work was pointless and decided to change careers.
Words that go with pointless
adjective + noun
- pointless exerciseFilling in the form felt like a pointless exercise.
- pointless argumentThey had a pointless argument about money.
- pointless taskCounting the same boxes again was a pointless task.
adverb + adjective
- utterly pointlessThe whole discussion was utterly pointless.
- completely pointlessWithout a teacher, the lesson was completely pointless.
adjective + preposition
- pointless toIt is pointless to wait any longer.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
It is no point to wait.Correct: It is pointless to wait. / There is no point waiting.