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POINTLESS
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Not having a point especially a sharp point
Example:
my pencils are all pointless
Synonyms:
pointless; unpointed
Classified under:
Similar:
blunt (having a broad or rounded end)
Antonym:
pointed (having a point)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Having no points scores
Example:
a scoreless inning
Synonyms:
goalless; hitless; pointless; scoreless
Classified under:
Similar:
unsuccessful (not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome)
Sense 3
Meaning:
Serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
Example:
senseless violence
Synonyms:
otiose; pointless; purposeless; senseless; superfluous; wasted
Classified under:
Adjectives
Similar:
worthless (lacking in usefulness or value)
Derivation:
pointlessness (total lack of meaning or ideas)
