Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
futile
adjective
/ˈfjuːtaɪl/
Definition
incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.
Examples
- Trying to convince him to change his mind was a futile effort.
- The medication proved to be futile in treating the disease.
- Her complaints about the weather seemed futile given the forecast.
Meaning
Futile describes efforts or actions that are unlikely to succeed or produce any meaningful outcome.
Synonyms
- Useless
- Pointless
- Ineffectual
- Unproductive
- Fruitless
