Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

futility

Noun

/fjʊˈtɪl.ɪ.ti/

Definition

The quality of being futile; ineffectiveness or uselessness.

Examples

Despite their best efforts, the team’s attempts to salvage the project were met with futility.
He felt a sense of futility in arguing against decisions that had already been made.
The futility of trying to change people’s minds often led her to keep her opinions to herself.

Meaning

Futility refers to the state of producing no useful result or being incapable of achieving anything significant. It often reflects the emptiness of certain actions or efforts.