futile

adjective16 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.3

Emphasizes that something is 100% useless or ineffective.

A very strong and often dramatic way to say completely pointless.

A common way to strongly emphasize that something is completely useless.

Similar to 'completely', emphasizing total lack of effect.

Used to say that something was pointless in the end, despite earlier efforts or appearances.

Indicates that something is very or significantly pointless.

Suggests that something seems pointless based on available evidence.

Indicates that something appears pointless on the surface.

Describes a situation that is becoming more and more pointless over time.

Indicates that something was mostly, but perhaps not entirely, pointless.

Suggests that something is somewhat or to a certain degree pointless.

Used to state that an action or attempt has no effect or result.

Used to show that an action or attempt was found to be useless over time.

Used to express the appearance that an action or attempt is pointless.

To believe or judge something to be pointless.

To label or speak of something as being pointless.