Definitions
- Describing an action or effort that is without purpose or meaning. - Referring to something that is done in vain or has no effect. - Talking about a situation or outcome that is empty or meaningless.
- Describing an action or effort that is without any clear objective or goal. - Referring to something that is done for no reason or purpose. - Talking about a situation or outcome that is futile or meaningless.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe actions or situations that lack purpose or meaning.
- 2Both words convey a sense of futility or emptiness.
- 3Both words can be used to describe efforts or outcomes that are unsuccessful or ineffective.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Voidly is less common than pointlessly and may be considered more formal or literary.
- 2Connotation: Voidly emphasizes emptiness or lack of substance, while pointlessly suggests a lack of direction or purpose.
Remember this!
Voidly and pointlessly are synonyms that both describe actions or situations that lack purpose or meaning. However, voidly emphasizes emptiness or lack of substance, while pointlessly suggests a lack of direction or purpose. Voidly is less common and may be considered more formal or literary, while pointlessly is more commonly used and only functions as an adverb.
