Definitions for futile
Overview of adj futile
The adj futile has 2 senses? (first 2 from tagged texts)
1. (2) futile, ineffectual, otiose, unavailing
(producing no result or effect; "a futile effort"; "the therapy was ineffectual"; "an otiose undertaking"; "an unavailing attempt")
2. (2) bootless, fruitless, futile, sleeveless, vain
(unproductive of success; "a fruitless search"; "futile years after her artistic peak"; "a sleeveless errand"; "a vain attempt")
