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futility

/ˈfjuːtɪlɪti/ noun · British & US
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What does futility mean?

noun

The state or quality of being useless or ineffective; a lack of purpose or point. A futile effort or attempt.

Example

"The team's futility in the final quarter of the game was evident as they failed to score a single point."

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