fu·tile ( P ) Pronunciation Key (fytl, fytl)
adj.
Having no useful result.
Trifling and frivolous; idle: the futile years after her artistic peak.
[Latin ftilis. See gheu- in Indo-European Roots.]
futile·ly adv.
futile·ness n.
Synonyms: futile, barren, bootless, fruitless, unavailing, useless, vain
These adjectives mean producing no result or effect: a futile effort; a barren search; bootless entreaties; fruitless labors; an unavailing attempt; a useless discussion; vain regrets.
Antonyms: useful
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