pointless

• Beschreibt etwas, das keinen Zweck, Sinn oder Nutzen hat oder ohne Wirkung bleibt.

Describes something that has no purpose, meaning, or effect.

1. Lacking a sharp tipB2formal

   Not having a pointed end or tip.

   Stumpf

   • The pencil became pointless after being sharpened too many times.
   • A pointless knife is difficult to use for cutting.
   • The stick was blunt and pointless, unsuitable for the task.

   Synonymebluntdullobtuseroundedunpointed

   Antonymeacutepointedsharp

2. Without purpose or meaningB1formal

   Having no useful purpose, reason, or justification; futile.

   Sinnlos

   • Arguing with him is pointless because he never listens.
   • The meeting felt completely pointless and wasted everyone's time.
   • It's pointless to worry about things you cannot change.

   Synonymeaimlessfutilehollowmeaninglesspurposelesssenselessunproductiveuselessvainworthless

   Antonymebeneficialfruitfulmeaningfulproductivepurposefulsignificantusefulvaluableworthwhile