The difference between Pointless and Useful

When used as adjectives, pointless means having no point or sharp tip, whereas useful means having a practical or beneficial use.


check bellow for the other definitions of Pointless and Useful

  1. Pointless as an adjective:

    Having no point or sharp tip; terminating squarely or in a rounded end.

    Examples:

    "a pointless sword"

    "a pointless knife"

  2. Pointless as an adjective:

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

    Examples:

    "a pointless remark"

    "The [[sequel]] to the film was even more pointless than the original"

  3. Pointless as an adjective:

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

    Examples:

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

  4. Pointless as an adjective (mathematics):

    Without points.

    Examples:

    "a pointless topology"

  1. Useful as an adjective:

    Having a practical or beneficial use.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: notefuserviceable utilitarian"

    "ant unusefuuseless harmful"