Futile

//ˈfju.taɪl//

Word Type

Adjective

Adjective

The word "futile" can be used as adjective and adjective.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

effective effectual

Derived Terms

futileness unfutile

Related Terms

futilely futilitarian futility

Related Terms

doom futilitarian futility

Similar Terms

unproductive useless

Synonym Network

fruitless unavailing

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