Futility

usgb/fjuːˈtɪləti/
noun

The quality or state of being pointless or futile - there's no use or purpose.

The futility of trying to change her mind was apparent.
Visual representation of "futility" - The quality or state of being pointless or futile - there's no use or purpose

Often appears as...

  • sense of futility
  • futility of war
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Impact of Effort

Understand that 'futility' implies any effort made will not change the outcome.

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Despite the team's hard work, the project's cancellation confirmed its futility.
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Emotional Weight

'Futility' often carries a sense of resignation or disappointment.

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She sighed at the futility of waiting in line only to find tickets sold out.
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Not Always Negative

'Futility' doesn't always mean the action was bad, just that it didn't lead to success.

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He laughed at the futility of his attempts to learn skateboarding.
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