futile

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈfjuːtaɪl/

US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈfjutəl, ˈfjutaɪl/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(fyo̅o̅t′l, fyo̅o̅′tīl)



futile
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Sense: Adjective: to no purpose
Synonyms:
pointless Collocations, useless Collocations, hopeless Collocations, vain Collocations, ineffective, worthless Collocations, fruitless, purposeless, unavailing, unproductive, counterproductive, unsuccessful, idle Collocations, abortive
Antonyms:
effective Collocations, effectual, fruitful Collocations, efficient Collocations, productive
Sense: Adjective: frivolous
Synonyms:
frivolous, foolish Collocations, silly Collocations, thoughtless Collocations, dumb Collocations (informal), crazy Collocations (informal), daft Collocations (informal), senseless, trifling, trivial Collocations, petty Collocations
Antonyms:
earnest Collocations, serious Collocations


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