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Futility: meaning, definitions and examples

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futility

 

[ fjuหˆtษชlษชti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น futilidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเคฐเคฐเฅเคฅเค•เคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Nutzlosigkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kesia-siaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐั€ะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ daremnoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็„ก้ง„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท futilitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ futilidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท boลŸuna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌด์˜๋ฏธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุจุซูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ marnost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zbytoฤnosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ— ็”จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neuporabnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรกnรฝti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะฐะนะดะฐัั‹ะทะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒกแƒแƒ แƒ’แƒ”แƒ‘แƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™nasฤฑzlฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

See also: futile, futilely.

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.