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pointless in German

pointless in German is zwecklos, sinnlos, unnütz — pointless means having no useful purpose; not worth doing.

pointless in German

zwecklos
adj
sinnlos
adj
unnütz
adj
witzlos
adj
stumpf
adj
Having no point or sharp tip; terminating squarely or in a rounded end.
gegenstandslos
adj
Having no prominent or important feature, as of an argument, discourse, etc.
irrelevant
adj
Having no prominent or important feature, as of an argument, discourse, etc.

What does "pointless" mean?

  1. adj Having no useful purpose; not worth doing.
    "Arguing with him is pointless — he never changes his mind."

pointless in a sentence

  • Arguing with him is pointless — he never changes his mind.
  • It felt pointless to keep applying after so many rejections.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "pointless" in German?

"pointless" in German is zwecklos, sinnlos, unnütz. pointless means: Having no useful purpose; not worth doing.

How do you use "pointless" in a sentence?

Example: "Arguing with him is pointless — he never changes his mind." In German, "pointless" is zwecklos, sinnlos, unnütz.

Are there other ways to say "pointless" in German?

Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "pointless": zwecklos, sinnlos, unnütz, witzlos, stumpf, gegenstandslos.

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