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FUTILE

(adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Futile.

Futile - as an adjective satellite

Producing no result or effect

Example: "A futile effort"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ineffectual19meaningless14otiose6unavailing14

Unproductive of success

Example: "A fruitless search"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bootless10fruitless12sleeveless13vain7

Futile - as an adjective

Incapable of producing results; doomed not to be successful; not worth attempting.

Example Sentences

"His efforts to convince her were futile."
"The attempt to fix the old car proved futile."
"She realized that arguing with him was futile."
"Their search for survivors was ultimately futile."
"Despite his best efforts, he felt his progress was futile."
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Word Game Points

Is FUTILE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, futile is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FUTILE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is FUTILE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, futile is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FUTILE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is FUTILE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, futile is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FUTILE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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