Futile

Pronunciation: /ˈfjuːtaɪl/

Definitions of futile

adjective incapable of producing any useful result; pointless

Example Sentences

A1 Trying to fix a broken toy with tape is futile.

A2 She felt that arguing with him was futile as he never listened.

B1 The team's efforts to win the game seemed futile against the strong opponents.

B2 Despite their futile attempts to negotiate, the two sides could not reach an agreement.

C1 The scientist's research proved to be futile after years of failed experiments.

C2 The CEO realized that the company's expansion plans were futile due to economic downturn.

Examples of futile in a Sentence

formal Despite their best efforts, the team's attempt to negotiate with the hostile group proved futile.

informal I tried to fix the broken vase, but it was futile. It shattered into pieces.

slang Stop trying to change his mind, it's futile. He's set in his ways.

figurative Her attempts to hold onto the past were futile, like trying to catch water with a sieve.

Grammatical Forms of futile

• past tense: futiled
• plural: futiles
• comparative: more futile
• superlative: most futile
• present tense: futile
• future tense: will be futile
• perfect tense: has been futile
• continuous tense: is being futile
• singular: futile
• positive degree: futile
• infinitive: to be futile
• gerund: futiling
• participle: futiled

Origin and Evolution of futile

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'futile' originated from the Latin word 'futilis', meaning 'vain' or 'worthless'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'futile' has come to be used to describe something that is incapable of producing any useful result or effect, emphasizing its lack of purpose or significance.