Pointless vs Purposeless - What's the Difference?
Definition as Adjective
- serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
- having no points scores
- not having a point especially a sharp point
Definition as Adjective
- not evidencing any purpose or goal
- serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
Examples
- "otiose lines in a play"; "advice is wasted words"; "a pointless remark"; "a life essentially purposeless"; "senseless violence"
- "my pencils are all pointless"
- "otiose lines in a play"; "advice is wasted words"; "a pointless remark"; "a life essentially purposeless"; "senseless violence"