futile
adjectiveHow many syllables in futile?
There are 2 syllables in the word futile.Divide futile into syllables:
fu · tile
How to pronounce futile:
Definition of futile:
- futile (adjective):
- producing no result or effect.
- useless or having no chance of success
- serving no useful purpose completely ineffective
Synonyms for futile:
abortive
barren
bootless
empty
forlorn
fruitless
hollow
impossible
in vain
inadequate
ineffective
ineffectual
inefficacious
insufficient
meaningless
nugatory
of no avail
otiose
pointless
profitless
sterile
to no avail
unavailing
unproductive
unprofitable
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Antonyms for futile:
able
abundant
accomplished
active
adequate
advantageous
advisable
alive
ambitious
applicable
appropriate
auspicious
beneficial
big
bright
busy
capable
carrying great weight
cogent
coherent
compelling
competent
complete
consequential
considerable
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