futile

Pronunciation: /ˈfju.taɪl/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective producing no result or effect
  2. adjective unproductive of success

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French futile, from Latin fūtilis.

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Synonyms

ineffectual, otiose, unavailing

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