Meaning of the word futility in English

What does futility mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

futility

US /fjuːˈtɪl.ə.t̬i/
UK /fjuːˈtɪl.ə.ti/

Noun

the quality of being useless, pointless, or ineffective

Example:
The futility of their efforts became clear when the project failed.
He felt the futility of arguing with such a stubborn person.
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