futileness

Variant of futile

futile definition

fu·tile (fyo̵̅o̅t′'l; chiefly Brit & Cdn, fyo̵̅o̅′tīl′)

adjective

    1. that could not succeed; useless; vain
    2. lacking vigor or purpose; inept or ineffective
  2. trifling or unimportant

Etymology: < Fr or L: Fr futile < L futilis, lit., that easily pours out, hence untrustworthy, worthless, futile < base of fundere: see found

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