adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Without result; lacking effect, success or accomplishment; fruitless. not-comparable

   "The search was resultless. Not only were no bodies or wreckage recovered but no trace was ever found."

Example

More examples

"These are just useless and resultless meetings."

Etymology

From result + -less.

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