futile

Meaning

Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.

Example Sentences

His attempts to change the situation were futile.

All their efforts to save the old tree were futile.

Example Expressions

futile attempt

Synonyms

useless, ineffective, pointless, vain, fruitless

Entry 1

useless, ineffective

Entry 2

pointless, useless, ineffective, vain, fruitless

Antonyms

effective, worthwhile, useful, successful

Entry 1

effective, worthwhile

Entry 2

effective, useful, successful

Collocations

futile attempt, futile effort, futile hope, seem futile