fruitless

fruit·less

adj \ˈfrüt-ləs\

Definition of FRUITLESS

1

: unsuccessful <a fruitless attempt>

2

: lacking or not bearing fruit

— fruit·less·ly adverb

— fruit·less·ness noun

Examples of FRUITLESS

1. They made a fruitless attempt to find a solution.
2. It would be fruitless to continue.

First Known Use of FRUITLESS

14th century

Related to FRUITLESS

Synonyms: abortive, barren, bootless, empty, futile, ineffective, ineffectual, inefficacious, otiose, profitless, unavailing, unproductive, unprofitable, unsuccessful, useless, vain

Antonyms: deadly, effective, effectual, efficacious, efficient, fruitful, potent, productive, profitable, successful, virtuous

Related Words: hollow, idle, meaningless, pointless, valueless, worthless; hopeless, impossible, lost, no-win, unattainable; inadequate, insufficient, lacking, wanting; counterproductive

Near Antonyms: meaningful, worthwhile; adequate, sufficient; applicable, feasible, functional, practicable, practical, realizable, usable (also useable), workable

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Rhymes with FRUITLESS

bootless, rootless