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futile
adjective
Unproductive of success
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ˈfjuː.taɪl
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adjective
Unproductive of success
“A fruitless search”
adjective
Producing no result or effect
“A futile effort”
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A fruitless search
Futile years after her artistic peak
A sleeveless errand
A vain attempt
A futile effort
The therapy was ineffectual
An otiose undertaking
An unavailing attempt
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