futility

• 名词，指无意义、无用或无法产生任何有益结果的性质或状态。

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

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1. PointlessnessC1formal

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

   无意义

   • 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.

   同义词emptinessfruitlessnesshollownessineffectivenessinefficacyinefficiencypointlessnesspurposelessnessuselessness

   反义词effectivenesspurposefulnessusefulness

2. IneffectivenessC1formal

   The state of being incapable of producing a desired result.

   无用

   • 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.

   同义词fruitlessnesshopelessnessineffectivenessineffectualityinefficacypointlessnessuselessnessvanity

   反义词effectivenessefficacyproductivityusefulness