Bootless

Pronunciation: /ˈbutlɪs/

Definitions of bootless

adjective lacking or without advantage or benefit; useless

Example Sentences

A1 The bootless attempt to fix the leaky faucet only made it worse.

A2 Her bootless efforts to learn Spanish without studying eventually led to frustration.

B1 The team's bootless strategy resulted in a crushing defeat.

B2 Despite his bootless attempts to impress the hiring manager, he did not get the job.

C1 The CEO's bootless decision to invest in the failing company cost the shareholders millions.

C2 The scientist's bootless experiments ultimately led to a breakthrough in cancer research.

Examples of bootless in a Sentence

formal Despite their best efforts, the search for a solution proved to be bootless.

informal Trying to fix that old computer is bootless, it's beyond repair.

slang Don't bother arguing with him, it's bootless.

figurative His attempts to win her back were bootless, as she had already moved on.

Grammatical Forms of bootless

• past tense: bootlessly
• plural: bootlesses
• comparative: more bootless
• superlative: most bootless
• present tense: bootless
• future tense: will be bootless
• perfect tense: have been bootless
• continuous tense: am being bootless
• singular: bootless
• positive degree: bootless
• infinitive: to be bootless
• gerund: being bootless
• participle: bootlessing

Origin and Evolution of bootless

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'bootless' originated in Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'botleas' meaning 'unavailing, without advantage.'

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'bootless' has evolved to refer to something futile or unproductive, rather than simply without advantage.