Pronunciation: /fjuˈtɪləti/
noun the quality or state of being futile; ineffectiveness; uselessness
A1 Trying to fix a broken toy with glue is an act of futility.
A2 The student felt a sense of futility when trying to understand the complex math problem.
B1 The futility of war was evident as the soldiers marched into battle.
B2 Despite his efforts, the detective realized the futility of solving the case without any leads.
C1 The scientist's research proved the futility of trying to reverse the effects of climate change overnight.
C2 The artist's existential crisis led him to question the futility of creating art in a world filled with suffering.
formal The scientist's research proved the futility of trying to cure the disease with current methods.
informal It's a waste of time to argue with him, it's like trying to teach a fish to climb a tree.
slang Don't bother studying for that test, it's a total lost cause.
figurative Her attempts to change his mind were like trying to stop a speeding train with a feather.
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