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单词 pointlessly
释义

pointless

adjective

point·​less ˈpȯint-ləs How to pronounce pointless (audio)
1
: devoid of meaning : senseless
a pointless remark
2
: devoid of effectiveness : flat
pointless attempts to be funny
pointlessly adverb
pointlessness noun

Synonyms

  • empty
  • inane
  • meaningless
  • senseless
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Example Sentences

It would be pointless for us to continue the investigation. a pointless remark that left everyone scratching their heads in confusion
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Word History

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

pointless

adjective

point·​less ˈpȯint-ləs How to pronounce pointless (audio)
: having no meaning or purpose
a pointless story
pointless attempts

pointlessly

adverb

as in senselessly

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • senselessly
  • irrelevantly
  • meaninglessly
  • imperfectly
  • insufficiently
  • inadequately
  • extraneously
  • inappropriately
  • undesirably
  • unsatisfactorily
  • erroneously
  • misguidedly
  • improperly
  • wrongly
  • incorrectly
  • inaccurately
  • mistakenly
  • unwisely
  • fallibly
  • unsuitably
  • faultily
  • inaptly
  • foolishly
  • amiss

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • appropriately
  • suitably
  • properly
  • rightly
  • well
  • aptly
  • fittingly
  • correctly
  • perfectly
  • meaningfully
  • right
  • sensibly
  • sufficiently
  • pertinently
  • adequately
  • acceptably
  • infallibly
  • relevantly
  • satisfactorily
  • wisely
  • prudently
  • sagely
  • germanely
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