Definition of Futile

1. Adjective. Producing no result or effect. "An unavailing attempt"

Exact synonyms: Ineffectual, Otiose, Unavailing
Similar to: Useless
Derivative terms: Futility, Ineffectuality, Ineffectualness

2. Adjective. Unproductive of success. "A vain attempt"
Exact synonyms: Bootless, Fruitless, Sleeveless, Vain
Similar to: Unproductive
Derivative terms: Fruitlessness

Definition of Futile

1. a. Talkative; loquacious; tattling.

Definition of Futile

1. having no useful result [adj] : FUTILELY [adv]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Futile

fusty
fusulinid
fusulinids
fusuma
futchel
futchels
Futcher's line
futharc
futharcs
futhark
futharks
futhorc
futhorcs
futhork
futhorks
futile (current term)
futilely
futileness
futilenesses
futiler
futilest
futile cycle
futilitarian
futilitarianism
futilitarians
futilities
futility
futon
futons
futtock

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