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/ˈpɔɪntlɪsnəs/ · point.less.ness
noun
  1. The quality or state of having no purpose or significance. The pointlessness of the task became apparent after only a few minutes.
  2. A situation or activity that is considered pointless or futile. The pointlessness of trying to change the weather was a common theme in the novel.
adjective
  1. Lacking purpose or significance. The pointlessness of the argument was evident in the way it was conducted.
Did you know? The concept of pointlessness has been explored in various forms of art and literature, including the works of existentialist philosophers like Jean-Paul Sartre and Albert Camus.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 14, 2026