Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913 Pointless · Point·less · IPA /ˈpɔɪntləs/ 01 a. Having no point; blunt; wanting keenness; obtuse; as, a pointless sword; a pointless remark. 1. Having no point; blunt; wanting keenness; obtuse; as, a pointless sword; a pointless remark. Syn. Blunt; obtuse, dull; stupid.