futile
/ˈfjuː.taɪl/adjective
Having no chance of success; pointless to even try.
Example sentences
- “Arguing with him about politics is completely futile.”
- “After hours of futile searching, we finally called a locksmith.”
Stronger and more final than 'useless': futility is baked in before you start. 'Resistance is futile' became a pop-culture catchphrase through Star Trek.