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Meaning of be futile
The primary meaning of "be futile" is to be ineffective or unsuccessful in achieving a desired goal or outcome.
Etymology of be futile
The word "futile" originates from the Latin "futilis," meaning "leaky" or "useless," which is derived from "fusus," the past participle of "fundere," meaning "to pour"
Historically, the term has been used to describe something that is ineffective or unsuccessful, often due to a lack of purpose or direction
Synonyms
useless
ineffective
ineffectual
unproductive
fruitless
pointless
hopeless
vain
unavailing
inept
incompetent
abortive
barren
sterile
unprofitable
unsuccessful
failed
doomed
worthless
meaningless
aimless
purposeless
hollow
empty
insignificant
inconsequential
negligible
trivial
minor
petty
futile
bootless
otiose
idle
inactive
inert
stagnant
unfruitful
unremunerative
Definitions
- Having no purpose or effect, unable to produce the desired result
- * Incapable of producing any useful result or effect
Usage Examples
- The attempt to rescue the sinking ship was futile, and it eventually sank to the bottom of the ocean
- * She felt that her efforts to change the company's policies were futile, so she decided to leave