Synonyms for futility

Grammar : Noun

Spell : fyoo-til-i-tee

Phonetic Transcription : fyuˈtɪl ɪ ti

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Définition of futility

Origin : 1620s, from French futilité or directly from Latin futilitatem (nominative futilitas) "worthlessness," from futilis (see futile). Hence, jocular futilitarian (1827).

noun uselessness

Example sentences :

It was evident that Dick perceived the futility of argument.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

As an instance of the futility of comparisons, I will mention one experience.
Extract from : « In the Heart of Vosges » by Matilda Betham-Edwards

The futility of argument was apparent, and he turned and left the workshop.
Extract from : « The Monster Men » by Edgar Rice Burroughs

But I want you to understand the futility of all you may think needful to tell me.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

The sight produced in him a melancholy impression of immensity and futility.
Extract from : « The Downfall » by Emile Zola

As she seemed to find some comfort in it he did not attempt to convince her of its futility.
Extract from : « The Portygee » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln

But the futility of such an outcry came to me simultaneously with the thought of it.
Extract from : « Bardelys the Magnificent » by Rafael Sabatini

I did not discourage her; I did not speak of the futility of such a step.
Extract from : « Bardelys the Magnificent » by Rafael Sabatini

We, I think, in these times, have had lessons enough of the futility of criticism.
Extract from : « Essays, Second Series » by Ralph Waldo Emerson

But realising the futility of such a course, I held my peace and waited agonisedly.
Extract from : « The Shame of Motley » by Raphael Sabatini

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