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pointless

/ˈpɔɪntləs/

adjective

Meaning

  • Having no point or sharp tip; terminating squarely or in a rounded end.

    "a pointless knife"

  • Having no prominent or important feature, as of an argument, discourse, etc.

    "a pointless remark"

  • Having no purpose; purposeless; unable to effect an aim.

    "Since the decision has already been made, further discussion seems pointless."

  • Without points.

    "a pointless topology"

Synonyms

blunt,
dull,
obtuse,
needless,
purposeless,
redundant,
superfluous,
point-free