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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
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
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]