fruitless
/ˈfruːtləs/
fruit · less
ˈfruːt · ləs
English Definition
adj. unsuccessful
Significado en Español
infructuoso, vano
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
vô ích, không kết quả
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Example Sentence
All efforts were fruitless.
所有努力都没有结果。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
fruit(fruit)+less(without)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “fruitless”:
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A
productive
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B
successful
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C
futile
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D
rewarding
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C — futile.
“fruitless” means adj. unsuccessful
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
In the barren desert, the explorers'' search for water proved to be ______.
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A
worthy
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B
fruitless
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C
successful
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D
profitable
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B — fruitless.
“fruitless” means adj. unsuccessful
Common questions about “fruitless”
What does “fruitless” mean?
fruitless — adj. unsuccessful. In Chinese: 无果的，失败的.
How do you pronounce “fruitless”?
fruitless is pronounced /ˈfruːtləs/. It breaks into 2 syllables: fruit · less.
How do you use “fruitless” in a sentence?
All efforts were fruitless. (所有努力都没有结果。)
What are synonyms for “fruitless”?
unproductive, vain — all close in meaning to fruitless (adj. unsuccessful).
Is “fruitless” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. fruitless appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “fruitless”?
fruit(fruit)+less(without)
