futile
1. producing no result or effect (Freq. 2) - a futile effort - the therapy was ineffectual - an otiose undertaking - an unavailing attempt • Syn: ineffectual, otiose, unavailing • Similar to: useless • Derivationally related forms: ineffectualness (for: ineffectual), ineffectuality (for: ineffectual), futility 2. unproductive of success (Freq. 2) - a fruitless search - futile years after her artistic peak - a sleeveless errand - a vain attempt • Syn: bootless, fruitless, sleeveless, vain • Similar to: unproductive • Derivationally related forms: fruitlessness (for: fruitless)
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