Definition of Futile
incapable of producing any results
Examples of Futile in a sentence
Although the dog chewed and chewed on his leash, his efforts to break free were futile. 🔊
The losing team made a valiant but futile effort to catch up to their opponent. 🔊
When the captain realized his efforts to steer his ship were futile, he commanded his officers to release the lifeboats. 🔊
It appears that filling out job applications in this troubled economy is a futile exercise. 🔊
Unfortunately, all rescue attempts were futile during the hurricane. 🔊
The man’s futile attempt to escape his kidnappers ended when he fell down the stairs and broke his leg. 🔊
After trying numerous diets, the obese woman believed it was futile for her to attempt and lose weight. 🔊
Picketing the store is a futile ploy that will not cause the company to lower its prices. 🔊
In the science fiction movie, the alien told the underpowered humans that resistance was futile. 🔊
It is futile to wash your car on a rainy day. 🔊
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