Definitions

1. noun

The quality of being useless or pointless; a lack of purpose or achievement.

“The project’s futility became apparent when it failed to meet its goals.”

2. noun

A feeling of despair or hopelessness due to the apparent uselessness of something.

“She felt a sense of futility wash over her as she stared at the stack of unpaid bills.”

3. noun

A thing that is useless or pointless.

“The old, broken machine was a perfect example of futility.”

4. adjective

Lacking purpose or achievement.

“The futility of his efforts was evident in his defeated expression.”