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FUTILE Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word futile. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word futile. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for FUTILE

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fruitless
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• unproductive of success

ineffectual
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not producing an intended effect

adjective satellite

• producing no result or effect

• lacking in power or forcefulness

unavailing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• producing no result or effect

useless
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

vain
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

• unproductive of success

abortive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• failing to accomplish an intended result

impotent
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking power or ability

• (of a male) unable to copulate

pointless
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not having a point especially a sharp point

adjective satellite

• serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being

• having no points scores

powerless
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking power

unproductive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not producing or capable of producing

adjective satellite

• not producing desired results

unprofitable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• producing little or no profit or gain

unrewarding
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not rewarding; not providing personal satisfaction

unsuccessful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome

adjective satellite

• failing to accomplish an intended result

bootless
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• unproductive of success

meaningless
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having no meaning or direction or purpose

adjective satellite

• producing no result or effect

otiose
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being

• producing no result or effect

• disinclined to work or exertion

sleeveless
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having no sleeves

adjective satellite

• unproductive of success

Alternatives for FRUITLESS

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