futile
Translation
futile, pointless, useless
Examples
All our attempts to save the company were futile.
All our attempts to save the company were futile.
It is futile to resist the inevitable.
It is futile to resist the inevitable.
Grammar Patterns
((to-inf)) to be futile to do (sth.) It is futile to argue with him.
a futile ((noun)) a pointless (noun) It was a futile attempt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: useless, pointless, vain; Antonyms: effective, useful, fruitful
Etymology
From Latin 'futilis' meaning 'leaky, worthless', from 'fundere' meaning 'to pour'. Something that pours out is wasted.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'futile' attempt to carry water in a leaky bucket.