futilely


fu·tile

F0376000 (fyo͞ot′l, fyo͞o′tīl′)adj. Having no useful result; ineffectual: a futile attempt to renegotiate the contract.
[Latin fūtilis; see gheu- in Indo-European roots.]
fu′tile·ly adv.fu′tile·ness n.Synonyms: futile, barren, bootless, fruitless, ineffectual, pointless, unavailing, useless, vain
These adjectives mean producing no result or effect: a futile effort; barren research; bootless entreaties; fruitless labors; ineffectual treatments; pointless comments; an unavailing attempt; a useless discussion; vain regrets.Antonym: useful
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Adv.1.futilely - in a futile and unproductive manner
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