futility
nounUK /fjuːˈtɪl.ə.ti/
US /fjuːˈtɪl.ə.t̬i/
The feeling that something is useless and will not work.
After trying to fix the broken toy for hours, he felt a sense of futility.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. An action or effort that has no chance of succeeding.
Arguing with the stubborn machine was an exercise in futility.
3. The quality of being unable to produce any useful result.
The futility of the plan became clear when no one showed up to help.
4. A lack of serious purpose or importance.
She was frustrated by the futility of the meeting, which changed nothing.