Futile (adjective) = having no result or effect : pointless or | O
Futile (adjective) = having no result or effect : pointless or useless
• All our efforts proved futile. • They made a futile [=vain] attempt to control the flooding. • Their attempts were impressive but ultimately futile. • an utterly futile struggle for justice • She made one last futile effort to unlock the door. • She wrapped her arms around her in a futile attempt to keep warm.