What is the difference between pointless and useless?
pointless | useless |
Having no point or sharp tip; terminating squarely or in a rounded end.
Having no prominent or important feature, as of an argument, discourse, etc.
Having no purpose; purposeless; unable to effect an aim.
(mathematics) Without points.
Without use or possibility to be used.
Unhelpful, not useful; pointless (of an action).
(pejorative, of a person) good-for-nothing; not dependable.
(colloquial, of a person) unable to do well at a particular task or thing. Useless is mildly insulting.
As adjectives the difference between pointless and useless
is that pointless is having no point or sharp tip; terminating squarely or in a rounded end while useless is without use or possibility to be used.pointless
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- a pointless sword
- a pointless knife
- a pointless remark
- The sequel to the film was even more pointless than the original
- '' Since the decision has already been made, further discussion seems pointless .
- a pointless topology
Synonyms
* (having no point or tip) blunt, dull, obtuse * (having no purpose) needless, purposeless, redundant, superfluous * (l)Antonyms
* (not sharp) pointed, sharp * (having no purpose) useful, pointfulDerived terms
* pointlessly * pointlessnessExternal links
* *useless
English
Adjective
(en-adj)- This fork has prongs that are bent. It's useless now.
- I think it's useless to keep this discussion going. It's like talking to a wall.
- I tried my best to make him quit smoking, but my efforts were useless . He now smokes six packs a day.
- Bill never mows the lawn, takes out the trash or anything. He's useless , but I love him anyways.
- My brother is useless at most computer games, but he is an awesome PS2 player.
- Why do you keep trying? You're obviously useless at it.