turhuus — meaning in English

English meaning

• futility noun The state of being useless or unable to produce a result.
• idleness noun The state of not working or doing anything; laziness or inactivity.
• superfluity noun The quality or state of being superfluous; overflowingness.
• vanity noun Excessive pride in one's own looks, abilities, or achievements.

Senses

turhuus is used for these senses in English:

• futility (uncountable) The quality of being futile or useless.
• idleness Groundlessness; worthlessness; triviality; vanity; frivolity.
• vanity That which is vain, futile, or worthless; that which is of no value, use or profit.

futility — full definition

1. noun The state of being useless or unable to produce a result.
2. noun A pointless act or effort.

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