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fruitless
adjective fruit·less \ˈfrüt-ləs\
: producing no good results : not successful
Full Definition of FRUITLESS
1
: unsuccessful <a fruitless attempt>
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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
Synonym Discussion of FRUITLESS
futile, vain, fruitless mean producing no result. futile may connote completeness of failure or unwisdom of undertaking <resistance had proved so futile that surrender was the only choice left>. vain usually implies simple failure to achieve a desired result <a vain attempt to get the car started>. fruitless comes close to vain but often suggests long and arduous effort or severe disappointment <fruitless efforts to obtain a lasting peace>.
FRUITLESS Defined for Kids
fruitless
adjective fruit·less \ˈfrüt-ləs\
Definition of FRUITLESS for Kids
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: not bearing fruit <fruitless trees>
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