futile (Meaning)
futile (s)
producing no result or effect
unproductive of success
futile (v. t.)
Talkative; loquacious; tattling.
Of no importance; answering no useful end; useless; vain; worthless.
Synonyms & Antonyms of futile
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producing no result or effect, unproductive of successTalkative; loquacious; tattling., Of no importance; answering no useful end; useless; vain; worthless.
unsuccessful, useless, meaningless, insufficient, inefficacious, ineffective, impossible, inadequate,unavailing, unprofitable
worthwhile, worthwhile, meaningful, effective, virtuous, productive, successful, profitable, meaningful,successful
It was futile to argue with the stubborn individual who refused to listen to reason.
The rescue attempt was deemed futile due to the extreme conditions and limited resources.
The athlete's relentless pursuit of a personal best proved futile after a string of injuries.
The attempt to revive the dying plant was futile, as its roots had long withered away.