futile

Definitions

Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.

Serving no practical purpose; ineffective.

Examples

It is futile to argue with someone who refuses to listen to reason.

The rescue team made a futile attempt to reach the stranded hikers before the storm hit.

Synonyms

pointless fruitless vain useless ineffectual unproductive hopeless

Antonyms

effective fruitful productive successful useful meaningful advantageous