futility

• Существительное, обозначающее качество или состояние бессмысленности, бесполезности или неспособности принести какой-либо полезный результат.

A noun referring to the quality or state of being pointless, useless, or incapable of producing any useful result.

uncountable

1. PointlessnessC1formal

   The quality of being pointless or useless; lack of purpose or effectiveness.

   Бессмысленность

   • He realized the futility of arguing with someone who wouldn't listen.
   • The project was abandoned due to the futility of further efforts.
   • She felt a deep sense of futility after failing the exam for the third time.

   Synonymsemptinessfruitlessnesshollownessineffectivenessinefficacyinefficiencypointlessnesspurposelessnessuselessness

   Antonymseffectivenesspurposefulnessusefulness

2. IneffectivenessC1formal

   The state of being incapable of producing a desired result.

   Бесполезность

   • The futility of the negotiations became apparent after hours of deadlock.
   • They acknowledged the futility of trying to change the system overnight.
   • The doctor spoke about the futility of continuing treatment.

   Synonymsfruitlessnesshopelessnessineffectivenessineffectualityinefficacypointlessnessuselessnessvanity

   Antonymseffectivenessefficacyproductivityusefulness