futility in German
futility in German is Vergeblichkeit, Sinnlosigkeit — futility means the state of being useless or unable to produce a result.
futility in German
Vergeblichkeit
(uncountable) The quality of being futile or useless.
Sinnlosigkeit
(uncountable) The quality of being futile or useless.
What does "futility" mean?
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noun The state of being useless or unable to produce a result.
"He eventually recognized the futility of fighting the decision."
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noun A pointless act or effort.
"Sending another email felt like an exercise in futility."
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futility in a sentence
- He eventually recognized the futility of fighting the decision.
- There's a sense of futility in trying to change his mind.
- Sending another email felt like an exercise in futility.
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What is "futility" in German?
"futility" in German is Vergeblichkeit, Sinnlosigkeit. futility means: The state of being useless or unable to produce a result.
How do you use "futility" in a sentence?
Example: "He eventually recognized the futility of fighting the decision." In German, "futility" is Vergeblichkeit, Sinnlosigkeit.
Are there other ways to say "futility" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "futility": Vergeblichkeit, Sinnlosigkeit.
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