The difference between Pointless and Vain

When used as adjectives, pointless means having no point or sharp tip, whereas vain means overly proud of oneself, especially concerning appearance.

check bellow for the other definitions of Pointless and Vain

  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. Vain as an adjective:

    Overly proud of oneself, especially concerning appearance; having a high opinion of one's own accomplishments with slight reason.

  2. Vain as an adjective:

    Having no real substance, value, or importance; empty; void; worthless; unsatisfying.

  3. Vain as an adjective:

    Effecting no purpose; pointless, futile.

    Examples:

    "'vain toil;  a vain attempt"

  4. Vain as an adjective:

    Showy; ostentatious.

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