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What's the point of being clever

🇬🇧 UK //wɒts ðə pɔɪnt ʌv ˈbiːɪŋ ˈklɛvə// 🇺🇸 US //wɑts ðə pɔɪnt əv ˈbiɪŋ ˈklɛvɚ//

Meaning of What's the point of being clever

A question questioning the value of being intelligent.

In simple words: Why be smart?

What's the point of being clever in a sentence

• After his accomplishment, he asked, 'What's the point of being clever if no one notices?'
• 'What's the point of being clever?' she wondered, feeling overlooked at work.
• In a world full of chaos, his recurring thought was, 'What's the point of being clever?'
• She sighed and said, 'What's the point of being clever when everyone is focused on appearances?'
• 'What's the point of being clever?' he asked, frustrated with the lack of appreciation.

How to use What's the point of being clever

Used to question the value of intelligence; often rhetorical, can be informal or serious depending on context.

Grammar pattern

standalone question

Memory hint

Think of a clever person pondering their purpose.

Related words

Collocations with What's the point of being clever

• point of being clever
• value of cleverness
• importance of intelligence

Synonyms for What's the point of being clever

• What's the use of being smart?
• Why be intelligent?
• What is the benefit of cleverness?

Common mistakes with What's the point of being clever

• Confusing with 'What's the meaning of life?' which is more philosophical.
• Using it in overly formal contexts.
• Not recognizing it as a rhetorical question sometimes.

Frequently asked questions about What's the point of being clever

What does What's the point of being clever mean?

Why be smart?

What is the definition of What's the point of being clever?

A question questioning the value of being intelligent.

How do you use What's the point of being clever in a sentence?

After his accomplishment, he asked, 'What's the point of being clever if no one notices?'

Can you give another example of What's the point of being clever?

'What's the point of being clever?' she wondered, feeling overlooked at work.

What are synonyms for What's the point of being clever?

Common alternatives include What's the use of being smart?, Why be intelligent?, What is the benefit of cleverness?.

What words go with What's the point of being clever?

It commonly pairs with point of being clever, value of cleverness, importance of intelligence.

What are common mistakes when using What's the point of being clever?

Confusing with 'What's the meaning of life?' which is more philosophical. Using it in overly formal contexts. Not recognizing it as a rhetorical question sometimes.

How do you pronounce What's the point of being clever?

US: //wɑts ðə pɔɪnt əv ˈbiɪŋ ˈklɛvɚ//, UK: //wɒts ðə pɔɪnt ʌv ˈbiːɪŋ ˈklɛvə//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use What's the point of being clever?

Used to question the value of intelligence; often rhetorical, can be informal or serious depending on context.