Futility: meaning, definitions and examples
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futility
[ fjuหtษชlษชti ]
senselessness
The quality of having no practical result or effect; uselessness. Futility is often associated with a feeling of hopelessness and despair, as one realizes the pointlessness of their efforts.
Synonyms
ineffectiveness, pointlessness, uselessness
Examples of usage
- The futility of trying to change the outcome became apparent.
- She felt overwhelmed by the futility of the situation.
- Despite their best efforts, they could not escape the futility of their actions.
vain
The quality of being futile or in vain; lack of success or effectiveness. Futility can also refer to something that is doomed to fail or has little chance of success.
Synonyms
failure, fruitlessness, ineffectiveness
Examples of usage
- His attempts to convince her were met with futility.
- The futility of their mission became clear as they faced insurmountable obstacles.
- She realized the futility of arguing with him.
Translations
Translations of the word "futility" in other languages:
๐ต๐น futilidade
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคฟเคฐเคฐเฅเคฅเคเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Nutzlosigkeit
๐ฎ๐ฉ kesia-siaan
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะฐัะฝัััั
๐ต๐ฑ daremnoลฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ็ก้ง
๐ซ๐ท futilitรฉ
๐ช๐ธ futilidad
๐น๐ท boลuna
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฌด์๋ฏธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุจุซูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ marnost
๐ธ๐ฐ zbytoฤnosลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ ็จ
๐ธ๐ฎ neuporabnost
๐ฎ๐ธ fรกnรฝti
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟะฐะนะดะฐััะทะดัา
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแกแแ แแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mษnasฤฑzlฤฑq
๐ฒ๐ฝ futilidad
Etymology
The word 'futility' originated from the Latin word 'futilis', meaning 'vain' or 'useless'. It entered the English language in the early 17th century, with its current meaning of having no practical result or effect. Over time, 'futility' has come to represent a sense of hopelessness and despair when faced with situations or efforts that seem pointless or doomed to fail.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #14,786, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.
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- 14783 coarsely
- 14784 rift
- 14785 incessantly
- 14786 futility
- 14787 harshly
- 14788 wrapper
- 14789 experiential
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