Futile: meaning, definitions and examples
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futile
[ ˈfjuːtaɪl ]
in a hopeless manner
Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless. Marked by lack of effectiveness or success.
Synonyms
fruitless, ineffective, pointless, useless, vain
Examples of usage
- It would be futile to continue searching in the dark.
- His attempts to convince her were futile.
- Trying to reason with him is futile.
- The resistance was ultimately futile against the advancing army.
- His futile efforts only led to frustration.
lack of success
A lack of success; a failure. The feeling of being ineffective or incapable of producing any useful result.
Synonyms
failure, hopelessness, impotence, ineffectiveness, unsuccessful
Examples of usage
- The mission was considered a futile.
- He couldn't shake off the feeling of futility.
- She was overwhelmed by a sense of futility in her efforts.
- The futility of the situation was evident to all.
Translations
Translations of the word "futile" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inútil
🇮🇳 निष्फल
🇩🇪 vergeblich
🇮🇩 sia-sia
🇺🇦 марний
🇵🇱 daremny
🇯🇵 無駄な
🇫🇷 inutile
🇪🇸 inútil
🇹🇷 boş
🇰🇷 쓸모없는
🇸🇦 عديم الفائدة
🇨🇿 marný
🇸🇰 márny
🇨🇳 徒劳的
🇸🇮 neuporaben
🇮🇸 árangurslaus
🇰🇿 пайдасыз
🇬🇪 უშედეგო
🇦🇿 faydasız
🇲🇽 inútil
Word origin
The word 'futile' originates from the Latin word 'futilis', meaning 'vain' or 'worthless'. It entered the English language in the mid-15th century, evolving to its current usage to describe something incapable of producing any useful result. The concept of futility has been explored in various philosophical and literary works, highlighting the human struggle against inevitable failures and the pursuit of seemingly hopeless endeavors.