futility
noun/fjuːˈtɪlɪti/
Frequency rank: #13,567 most common English word
Meaning
the quality of having no useful result or effect; pointlessness.
Example sentence
After hours of negotiation, both sides began to feel the futility of their efforts.
Synonyms & related words
- pointlessness
- uselessness
- hopelessness
- worthlessness
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