futile
/ˈfjuːtaɪl/
fu · tile
ˈfjuː · taɪl
English Definition
adj. useless, pointless
Significado en Español
fútil
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
vô ích, vô dụng
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Example Sentence
It's futile to resist.
反抗无用。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
futile(useless, ineffective)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is a synonym for “futile”?
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A
Effective
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B
Pointless
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C
Successful
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D
Beneficial
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B — Pointless.
“futile” means adj. useless, pointless
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
It was ______ to argue with him, since he never changed his mind.
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A
useful
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B
effective
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C
futile
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D
worthwhile
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C — futile.
“futile” means adj. useless, pointless
Common questions about “futile”
What does “futile” mean?
futile — adj. useless, pointless. In Chinese: 无用的，徒劳的.
How do you pronounce “futile”?
futile is pronounced /ˈfjuːtaɪl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: fu · tile.
How do you use “futile” in a sentence?
It's futile to resist. (反抗无用。)
What are synonyms for “futile”?
useless, vain — all close in meaning to futile (adj. useless, pointless).
Is “futile” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. futile appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “futile”?
futile(useless, ineffective)
