futile

/ˈfjutəɫ/

incapable of producing any useful result; pointless

futile in a sentence

“Resistance proved futile against the overwhelming force.”

Latin futilis leaky, vain, worthless, from fundere to pour

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failing to produce the intended result

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having failed before beginning; never implemented

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public shame or disgrace

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the state of being unable to pay debts owed

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a sudden and complete disaster or failure

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a complete failure, especially a ludicrous one