futile

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/ˈfjuː.taɪl/ English

Definitions

adjective

Incapable of producing results; doomed not to be successful; not worth attempting.

Related words

Synonyms

useless ineffectual unproductive otiose unavailing fruitless bootless vain sleeveless ineffective pointless worthless unsuccessful no-win empty senseless

Antonyms

effective effectual

Associated

gesture insurgency stupid attempt attempts frontal guerrilla surrendered resist effort pursuit convince

Rhymes

brutal utile tootle rootle pootle footle luteal butyl scutal bootle

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