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Futility
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Simple meaning
What does Futility mean?
Uselessness.
Dictionary definition
The quality of being useless or having no practical effect.
Example sentences
Futility in a sentence
easy
The futility of arguing became clear.
medium
The story explores hope and futility.
hard
Futility describes effort that seems unable to produce a useful result.
Synonyms
Words like Futility
uselessnessLack of useful effect.
futileRelated word that supports the meaning of futility.
Antonyms
Opposite words
usefulnessAbility to help or work well.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to futility, depending on context.
Word family
Futility word family
Base word
futility
noun
futilities
More than one futility.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does futility mean?
Futility means uselessness.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to futility?
Uselessness is close in meaning to futility in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of futility?
Usefulness contrasts with futility.
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