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Fruitless

Verb / ˈfru:tlʌs / Another word for fruitless — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Fruitless means not producing any useful or successful results.

Synonyms & similar words

bootless vain futile sleeveless unproductive ineffective useless vain pointless futile barren unavailing unprofitable sterile bootless worthless empty unsatisfactory failed unsuccessful inept abortive frustrating unfruitful

Example sentences

  1. Despite his hard work, his efforts were fruitless.
  2. The search for the missing cat was fruitless.
  3. The company's attempt to increase sales was fruitless.
  4. The teacher's attempts to explain the concept were fruitless.
  5. The expedition to find the lost city was fruitless.

Quotes

  • The pursuit of truth is like picking fruit. Some fruit is easy to reach, while some is high up and unreachable. But the fruit that is hardest to reach is often the most fruitful.
  • The fruit of your own hard work is the sweetest.
  • The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

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