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Meaning
Adj
●
Incapable of
producing
results,
useless
;
doomed
not to be
successful
; not
worth
attempting.
●
Insignificant; frivolous.
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Origin
futile
English
futilis
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Futile
Pointless
Ineffectual
Unavailing
Vain
Idle
Fruitless
Bootless
Useless
Otiose
Feckless
Meaningless
Antonyms
Effectual
Effective
Fruitful
Worthwhile
Related
Counterproductive
Hopeless
Nonsensical
Unnecessary
Ineffective
Illogical
Unsuccessful
Foolhardy
Foolish
Worthless
Irrational
Impossible
Irrelevant
Absurd
Unreasonable
Inadequate
Problematic
Unacceptable
Untenable
Inefficient
Invalid
Unrealistic
Laughable
Moot
Illusory
Impractical
Difficult
Superfluous
Trivial
Insufficient
Unproductive
Farcical
Senseless
Ludicrous
Inconsequential
Pathetic
Incomplete
Unwise
Worthwhile
Unattainable
Inappropriate
Redundant
Unjust
Asinine
Unfounded
Unavoidable
Erroneous
Unhelpful
Wrong
Needless
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Rhymes
Footle
Futile
Brutal
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