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- [fyoot-l, fyoo-tahyl]
- /ˈfyut l, ˈfyu taɪl/
- /ˈfjuː.taɪl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fyoot-l, fyoo-tahyl]
- /ˈfyut l, ˈfyu taɪl/
Definitions of futile word
- adjective futile incapable of producing any result; ineffective; useless; not successful: Attempting to force-feed the sick horse was futile. 1
- adjective futile trifling; frivolous; unimportant. 1
- noun futile Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless. 1
- adjective futile unproductive 1
- adjective futile hopeless 1
- adjective futile If you say that something is futile, you mean there is no point in doing it, usually because it has no chance of succeeding. 0
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Origin of futile
First appearance:
before 1545 One of the 30% oldest English words
1545-55; < Latin fūtilis, futtilis easily broken, vain, worthless, equivalent to fūt- (akin to fundere to pour, melt) + -ilis -ile
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Parts of speech for Futile
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futile popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for futile
adj futile
- fruitless — useless; unproductive; without results or success: a fruitless search for the missing treasure.
- worthless — without worth; of no use, importance, or value; good-for-nothing: a worthless person; a worthless contract.
- impractical — not practical or useful.
- ineffective — not effective; not producing results; ineffectual: ineffective efforts; ineffective remedies.
- vain — excessively proud of or concerned about one's own appearance, qualities, achievements, etc.; conceited: a vain dandy.
adjective futile
- pointless — without a point: a pointless pen.
- wasted — not used or in use: waste energy; waste talents.
- hopeless — providing no hope; beyond optimism or hope; desperate: a hopeless case of cancer.
- empty — A container (esp. a bottle or glass) left empty of its contents.
- exhausted — Drained of one's physical or mental resources; very tired.
Antonyms for futile
adj futile
- fruitful — producing good results; beneficial; profitable: fruitful investigations.
- productive — having the power of producing; generative; creative: a productive effort.
- profitable — yielding profit; remunerative: a profitable deal.
- successful — achieving or having achieved success.
- useful — being of use or service; serving some purpose; advantageous, helpful, or of good effect: a useful member of society.
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