somewhat pointless

Frequency: 5.56.2 per million words

A formal way to say that something has little purpose.

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Examples (10)

  • The long discussion felt somewhat pointless without a clear agenda.
  • She found his elaborate explanation somewhat pointless given the simplicity of the task.
  • Arguing about minor details often becomes somewhat pointless in a larger debate.
  • Many considered the new policy somewhat pointless as it didn't address the core issues.
  • His efforts seemed somewhat pointless after the decision had already been made.
  • The whole exercise became somewhat pointless when the main objective changed.
  • Without proper funding, the grand project was rendered somewhat pointless.
  • It felt somewhat pointless to continue if nobody was listening.
  • Despite the good intentions, the initiative proved to be somewhat pointless in practice.
  • Revisiting old grievances can be somewhat pointless and counterproductive.