futility
noun | /futility/
Essential WordsMEDIUM
the state of being useless or without effect
futility
noun | /futility/
Essential WordsMEDIUMthe state of being useless or without effect
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Synonyms
uselessnesspointlessnessvanity
Antonyms
utilityusefulnessadvantage
Examples
"Attempts to bargain with the corrupt official proved futility."
"They recognised the futility of arguing further and left."
Mnemonic Trick
futile = no use
Source: Essential WordsAdded: 11/13/2025
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