utter futility

Frequency: 5.52.1 per million words

Used to emphasize the complete and total pointlessness of something.

futilityADJECTIVE + futility

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utter

Examples (10)

  • She could see the utter futility of trying to protest.
  • We soon realized the utter futility of arguing any further.
  • His late-night troubleshooting turned into an exercise in utter futility.
  • The results clearly demonstrate the utter futility of this strategy.
  • I now recognize the utter futility of chasing perfection.
  • After the verdict, there was a palpable sense of utter futility in the room.
  • Continuing the appeal felt like utter futility to everyone involved.
  • Their courage only highlighted the utter futility of fighting without supplies.
  • He laughed at the utter futility of trying to change the weather.
  • By dawn, we had accepted the utter futility of waiting for a reply.