How do you pronounce futile?

futile is pronounced as /ˈfjuː.taɪl/.

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futile

🚫futile

adjective

/ˈfjuː.taɪl/

fusty future

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Meaning

Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.

Example Sentences

All their efforts to save the old tree were futile.

His attempts to change the situation were futile.

Example Expressions

futile attempt

Synonyms

pointless, useless, ineffective, vain, fruitless

Entry 1

pointless, useless, ineffective, vain, fruitless

Entry 2

useless, ineffective

Antonyms

effective, useful, successful, worthwhile

Entry 1

effective, useful, successful

Entry 2

effective, worthwhile

Collocations

futile attempt, futile effort, futile hope, seem futile

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