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What is another word for Fruitless? – 137 Fruitless Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    unsuccessful futile ineffective useless unproductive barren sterile unfruitful vain abortive unsuccessful profitless worthless idle meaningless hollow empty unrewarding disappointing discouraging unavailing bootless otiose ineffectual inept unprofitable unsuccessful inutile frivolous inconsequential insignificant negligible paltry trifling abortive stillborn.

    Meaning of Fruitless

    The primary meaning of the word "fruitless" is lacking in result or success.

    Definitions

    • Having no or little result or success, unsuccessful
    • Not producing the desired outcome or effect
    • Unproductive or unprofitable, yielding nothing of value

    Etymology of Fruitless

    The word "fruitless" has its roots in Old English and Middle English, with "fruit" coming from Old English "frūt" and the suffix "-less" indicating a lack or absence of something
    Historically, the term has been used to describe endeavors or efforts that yield no tangible results or benefits

    Example Uses

    • The company's fruitless attempts to expand into the new market resulted in significant financial losses
    • After months of searching, she felt her job hunt had been fruitless and was considering a career change
    • The fruitless efforts of the team to score a goal in the last quarter were evident in their frustrated body language

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    successful fruitful effective productive rewarding profitable worthwhile gainful advantageous beneficial lucrative productive efficient useful valuable helpful favorable positive constructive meaningful purposeful effectual potent efficacious capable.

    Related Nouns

    failure disappointment futility ineffectiveness unproductivity barrenness sterility uselessness idleness meaninglessness emptiness hollowness worthlessness inutility unprofitability ineptness inconsequentiality insignificance negligibility paltriness triflingness abortion stillbirth.

    Related Verbs

    fail disappoint prove turn out be go render make become feel seem appear result end finish conclude terminate cease stop halt abandon relinquish surrender give up.

    Related Adjectives

    unsuccessful futile ineffective useless unproductive barren sterile unfruitful vain abortive profitless worthless idle meaningless hollow empty unrewarding disappointing discouraging unavailing bootless otiose ineffectual inept unprofitable inutile frivolous inconsequential insignificant.