futility Meaning & Definition
/fjuːˈtɪlɪti/
What Does Futility Mean?
As a noun, futility means The quality of being futile or useless. It is also used to mean Something, especially an act, that is futile.
Futility at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /fjuːˈtɪlɪti/ |
| Plural | futilities |
Futility Definition (Noun)
- The quality of being futile or useless.
an exercise of futility
- Something, especially an act, that is futile.
- Unimportance.
Synonyms of Futility
The source does not list synonyms for this entry.
Futility synonyms and antonyms →Futility in a Sentence
an exercise of futility
His taking the bar exam for a third time was pure futility.
Word Forms & Grammar
futility (usually uncountable, plural futilities)
Words That Rhyme With Futility
Origin of Futility
From Latin fūtilitās (“worthlessness, futility”). By surface analysis, futile + -ity.