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fruitless

adjective

unproductive of success

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
F
Ends with
S
Contains
RU
Scrabble score
12
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈfɹuːtləs

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. unproductive of success

    “a fruitless search”

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Example Sentences

a fruitless search
futile years after her artistic peak
a sleeveless errand
a vain attempt

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