Synonyms for pointlessly
- adverb
Most common
Definitions
- adv. 1
Without point; in a pointless manner; so as to lack purpose or importance.
He sat there, pointlessly tossing the ball into the air and letting it fall, over and over.
Example sentences
- unnecessarily Sami didn't want to call the police unnecessarily.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| pointlessly | rising | |
| unnecessarily | falling | |
| futilely | rising | |
| vapidly | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- vapidly
- 8 letters
- futilely
- 13 letters
- unnecessarily6
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (unnecessarily6 = 6 syllables).