pointless

🇬🇧 UK/'pɒintlis/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

adj.

Having no purpose, use, or meaning; futile

无意义的;无目的的;徒劳的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
pointother
+
lesswithout, lacking
=pointless

Common Collocations

  • 1.completely pointless完全没有意义
  • 2.pointless exercise徒劳无功的行动
  • 3.pointless argument无谓的争论
  • 4.[pointless endeavor]毫无意义的努力

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    It's pointless to argue with someone who refuses to listen.

  • 2.

    She felt the endless paperwork was completely pointless and demoralizing.

  • 3.

    Continuing the negotiation seemed pointless after both sides reached a deadlock.

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