Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ultimately-futile
Adjective
/ˈəltəmətli ˈfjʊtaɪl/
Definition
An expression indicating that efforts or actions will not lead to any successful results in the end.
Examples
- All attempts to convince him were ultimately futile.
- She realized that trying to change his mind was ultimately futile.
- The rescue mission proved ultimately futile as the storm worsened.
Meaning
Ultimately, the term conveys a sense of inevitability about failure, suggesting that any attempts made are wasted or useless.
Synonyms
- pointless
- fruitless
- ineffective
- useless
- unavailing
