Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
futile effort
phrase
/ˈfjuː.taɪl ˈɛf.ərt/
Definition
An action or attempt that is pointless and produces no useful result.
Examples
- Despite their futile effort to fix the old car, it remained unusable.
- Her futile effort to change his mind only led to frustration.
- They realized that their futile effort to convince her was wasted time.
Meaning
A futile effort refers to trying to achieve something that cannot be accomplished, often due to lack of feasibility or practicality.
Synonyms
- useless attempt
- pointless endeavor
- unproductive exertion
- ineffective attempt
