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Definition pointless in American English

pointless adjective

adjective
/ˈpɔɪntləs/
1

lacking any purpose or use

Example

These forms are just pointless paperwork.

Example

It's pointless just waiting here - he's obviously not coming.

Example

It would be pointless to try and stop him.

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Definition pointless in American English