Fruitless

adjective
/ˈfruːt.ləs/

Meaning

unsuccessful; futile; pointless;

Example Sentences

After hours of searching, their efforts proved fruitless.

Synonyms

unsuccessful, futile, pointless, unproductive

Antonyms

fruitful, productive, successful, beneficial

Collocations

fruitless search, fruitless attempt, fruitless effort, fruitless endeavor

Related Vocabularies

Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations and turn them to one's advantage.
lacking the ability or strength to move or act; chemically inactive
Having knowledge or being aware of something.
having no shame; bold and rude; impudent
lacking education; not having received formal schooling or training
Unusual, uncommon, or out of the ordinary.

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