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- [fyoot-l, fyoo-tahyl]
- /ˈfyut l, ˈfyu taɪl/
- /ˈfjuː.taɪ.li/
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- [fyoot-l, fyoo-tahyl]
- /ˈfyut l, ˈfyu taɪl/
Definitions of futilely word
- adjective futilely incapable of producing any result; ineffective; useless; not successful: Attempting to force-feed the sick horse was futile. 1
- adjective futilely trifling; frivolous; unimportant. 1
- noun futilely In a futile manner. 1
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Origin of futilely
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 Futilely
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preposition
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futilely 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.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
futilely usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for futilely
adv futilely
- unsuccessfully — not achieving or not attended with success: an unsuccessful person; an unsuccessful venture.
- fruitless — useless; unproductive; without results or success: a fruitless search for the missing treasure.
- ineffectually — not effectual; without satisfactory or decisive effect: an ineffectual remedy.
- uselessly — of no use; not serving the purpose or any purpose; unavailing or futile: It is useless to reason with him.
adverb futilely
- pointless — without a point: a pointless pen.
- ineffectively — not effective; not producing results; ineffectual: ineffective efforts; ineffective remedies.
- in vain — excessively proud of or concerned about one's own appearance, qualities, achievements, etc.; conceited: a vain dandy.
- fruitlessly — In a fruitless manner.
Antonyms for futilely
adverb futilely
- unuseful — being of use or service; serving some purpose; advantageous, helpful, or of good effect: a useful member of society.
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