pointless

• Qualifie quelque chose qui n'a ni but, ni sens, ni effet utile ; qui est vain ou sans intérêt.

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

1. Lacking a sharp tipB2formal

   Not having a pointed end or tip.

   sans pointe

   • 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.

   Synonymesbluntdullobtuseroundedunpointed

   Antonymesacutepointedsharp

2. Without purpose or meaningB1formal

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

   sans but ni sens

   • 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.

   Synonymesaimlessfutilehollowmeaninglesspurposelesssenselessunproductiveuselessvainworthless

   Antonymesbeneficialfruitfulmeaningfulproductivepurposefulsignificantusefulvaluableworthwhile