Synonyms for futility
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : fyoo-til-i-tee |
| Phonetic Transcription : fyuˈtɪl ɪ ti |
Top 10 synonyms for futility
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
- 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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