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futile
adjective
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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:

unavailingforlornineffectualfruitlessbootlessinadequateunsuccessfulunproductiveemptyotiose
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Antonyms for futile:

fulfillingworthwhileconvincingfulfilledaccomplishedexpedientserviceableusableinvaluableskillful
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