futility

noun

Definition of futilitynext
as in uselessness
the quality or state of being useless The two engaged in a long discussion on the futility of war. He felt saddened by the apparent futility of his efforts to console her.

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Recent Examples of futility Local sports fans are looking to flush away 2024, which set several records for futility across our franchises. — Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 10 Jan. 2025 When nurses stay silent, whether from fear, futility or institutional pressure, violence becomes an accepted part of the job. — Jason Blomquist, The Conversation, 4 Mar. 2025 But the two forged a closeness amid their club’s futility. — Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025 The predominant tone in the conspiracy films of the 1970s is futility. — Chris Vognar, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for futility

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