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vruchteloos — meaning in English

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English meaning

abortive adj Born too early, before it was fully formed, and so seeming unnatural.
fruitless adjective Producing no useful result; unsuccessful.

Senses

vruchteloos is used for these senses in English:

abortive Coming to nothing; failing in its effect. [from late 1500s].
fruitless (figuratively) Unproductive, useless.

abortive — full definition

adj Born too early, before it was fully formed, and so seeming unnatural.
adj Unsuccessful; failing to achieve its purpose.
adj Not fully grown or developed; underdeveloped.
adj (medicine) Able to bring about a miscarriage.

fruitless — full definition

adjective Producing no useful result; unsuccessful.
adjective Bearing no fruit.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Dutch words

tevergeefs rudimentair afdrijvend gestopt onvruchtbaar vergeefs