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POINTLESS

(adj., adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Pointless.

How to pronounce pointless:

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Pointless - as an adjective

Not having a point especially a sharp point

Example: "My pencils are all pointless"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
unpointed
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
pointed

Pointless - as an adjective satellite

Serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being

Example: "Otiose lines in a play"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
otiosepurposelesssenselesssuperfluouswasted

Having no points scores

Example: "A scoreless inning"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
goallesshitlessscoreless

Example Sentences

"The meeting was pointless, as no decisions were made."
"I find playing video games to be a pointless activity."
"The movie had a convoluted and pointless plot."
"His argument was completely pointless and lacked any evidence."
"I can't stand doing busy work; it feels so pointless."
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Word Game Points

Is POINTLESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pointless is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

POINTLESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is POINTLESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pointless is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
POINTLESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is POINTLESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pointless is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
POINTLESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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