pointless

/ˈpɔɪntləs/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Having no point or sharp tip; terminating squarely or in a rounded end.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

không có điểm nhọn hoặc đầu tròn

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Adjective

Examples

a pointless sword

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Having no prominent or important feature, as of an argument, discourse, etc.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

không có đặc điểm nổi bật hoặc quan trọng

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Adjective

Examples

a pointless remark

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “pointless” mean?

Having no point or sharp tip; terminating squarely or in a rounded end.

Is “pointless” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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