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pointless

/ˈpɔɪntləs/
adjective
  1. Having no point or sharp tip; terminating squarely or in a rounded end.

    "a pointless knife"

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

    "a pointless remark"

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

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

Synonymsblunt, dull, obtuse, needless, purposeless, redundant
Antonymspointful, useful, pointed, sharp

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