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Futile: meaning, definitions and examples

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futile

 

[ หˆfjuหtaษชl ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น inรบtil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเคทเฅเคซเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช vergeblich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sia-sia

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐั€ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ daremny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็„ก้ง„ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท inutile

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inรบtil

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท boลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์“ธ๋ชจ์—†๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุฏูŠู… ุงู„ูุงุฆุฏุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ marnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mรกrny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅพ’ๅŠณ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neuporaben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกrangurslaus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะฐะนะดะฐัั‹ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒจแƒ”แƒ“แƒ”แƒ’แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ faydasฤฑz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inรบtil

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.

See also: futilely, futility.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,656 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.