Synonyms for

Futility

Verb / fju:ˈtɪlʌti: / Another word for futility — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The quality of being pointless or useless.

Synonyms & similar words

uselessness pointlessness ineffectiveness fruitlessness worthlessness failure impotence inutility unsuccessfulness unavailingness inefficacy hopelessness helplessness uselessness ineptitude incapability incompetence impossibility unworkability

Example sentences

  1. The futility of trying to teach a cat to fetch is legendary.
  2. The futility of war is often discussed but rarely heeded.
  3. He felt a sense of futility in the face of the enormous task ahead of him.
  4. The futility of trying to reason with a drunk person is well-known.
  5. She couldn't help but feel a sense of futility as she watched her garden wither in the drought.

Quotes

  • There is a sense of futility that comes with the realization that we are all going to die someday.
  • The futility of life is the greatest joke of all.
  • The futility of trying to control everything is something many people struggle with.

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