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fruitless

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Adjective — Producing no useful result; unsuccessful.

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Etymology

From Middle English fruytles, built from fruit plus -less, "without."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “fruitless” mean?

The word “fruitless” means producing no useful result; unsuccessful. In plain terms, producing no result, or literally, bearing no fruit.

How do you pronounce “fruitless”?

“Fruitless” is pronounced FROOT-luhs (/ˈfɹutləs/ in IPA).

How do you use “fruitless” in a sentence?

Here is “fruitless” used in a sentence: “They spent a fruitless afternoon searching for the missing keys.”

What part of speech is “fruitless”?

“Fruitless” is an adjective.

Where does the word “fruitless” come from?

The word “fruitless” comes from Middle English. From Middle English fruytles, built from fruit plus -less, "without.".

How many meanings does “fruitless” have?

“Fruitless” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: producing no useful result; unsuccessful.

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