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.