Futility: meaning, definitions and examples
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futility
[ fjuˈtɪlɪti ]
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:
🇵🇹 futilidade
🇮🇳 निरर्थकता
🇩🇪 Nutzlosigkeit
🇮🇩 kesia-siaan
🇺🇦 марність
🇵🇱 daremność
🇯🇵 無駄
🇫🇷 futilité
🇪🇸 futilidad
🇹🇷 boşuna
🇰🇷 무의미
🇸🇦 عبثية
🇨🇿 marnost
🇸🇰 zbytočnosť
🇨🇳 无用
🇸🇮 neuporabnost
🇮🇸 fánýti
🇰🇿 пайдасыздық
🇬🇪 უსარგებლობა
🇦🇿 mənasızlıq
🇲🇽 futilidad
Word origin
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.