futility
What is another word for futility? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — The state of being useless or unable to produce a result.
Antonyms
How to use futility
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
sense of futility
exercise in futility
the futility of something
Etymology
From Latin fūtilitās ("worthlessness"); by form, it reads as futile + -ity.
Full origin of futility →Frequently asked questions
What does “futility” mean?
The word “futility” means the state of being useless or unable to produce a result. In plain terms, the pointlessness of doing something that has no real chance of working.
How do you pronounce “futility”?
“Futility” is pronounced fyoo-TIH-lih-tee (/fjuˈtɪləti/ in IPA).
How do you use “futility” in a sentence?
Here is “futility” used in a sentence: “He eventually recognized the futility of fighting the decision.”
What part of speech is “futility”?
“Futility” is a noun.
Where does the word “futility” come from?
The word “futility” comes from Latin. From Latin fūtilitās ("worthlessness"); by form, it reads as futile + -ity.
How many meanings does “futility” have?
“Futility” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the state of being useless or unable to produce a result.
