CEFR C1

pointlessness

noun

Meaning

The state or quality of having no purpose, meaning, or effect.

Examples

The sheer pointlessness of the task made him want to quit.
He stared out the window, contemplating the pointlessness of his existence.

Synonyms: futility, uselessness, vanity, meaninglessness

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pointlessness (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈpɔɪntləsnəs/

Definition

The state or quality of having no purpose, meaning, or effect.

Examples

The sheer pointlessness of the task made him want to quit.
He stared out the window, contemplating the pointlessness of his existence.
After hours of fruitless effort, she recognized the pointlessness of continuing.

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