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What is another word for Fruitlessness? – 151 Fruitlessness Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    barrenness unproductiveness infertility sterility uselessness ineffectiveness pointlessness futility hopelessness desolation emptiness hollowness aridness dryness unfruitfulness profitlessness gainlessness purposelessness meaningless bootlessness ineffectuality unavailableness unprofitableness wastefulness idleness laziness inactivity inertness stagnation dormancy inaction

    Meaning of Fruitlessness

    The primary meaning of "fruitlessness" is the state of being unable to produce or achieve anything.

    Definitions

    • The quality of being without fruit or result.
    • * The state of being unproductive or ineffective.

    Etymology of Fruitlessness

    The word "fruitlessness" has its roots in the Old English and Old French words for "fruit" and the suffix "-less," which denotes a lack or absence of something.
    Historically, the term has been used to describe not only physical barrenness but also the failure to achieve a desired outcome or result.

    Example Uses

    • The fruitlessness of their efforts was evident in the lack of progress made.
    • * The team's fruitlessness in scoring goals led to their defeat in the championship.
    • * After years of searching, she felt the fruitlessness of her job hunt and decided to change careers.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    productiveness fertility usefulness effectiveness pointfulness success achievement fulfillment satisfaction prosperity abundance richness fruitfulness profitability gainfulness purposefulness meaningfulness bootfulness effectuality availableness profitableness thriftiness industriousness diligence activity vigor dynamism

    Related Nouns

    barrenness infertility sterility uselessness ineffectiveness unproductiveness desolation emptiness hollowness aridness dryness unfruitfulness profitlessness gainlessness purposelessness meaningless bootlessness ineffectuality unavailableness unprofitableness wastefulness idleness laziness inactivity inertness stagnation dormancy

    Related Verbs

    waste idle languish stagnate deteriorate decline diminish decrease reduce lessen weaken enfeeble exhaust deplete drain empty hollow barren sterilize unfruit profit gain purpose mean boot effect avail profit thrive flourish abound teem

    Related Adjectives

    barren infertile sterile useless ineffective unproductive desolate empty hollow arid dry unfruitful profitless gainless purposeless meaningless bootless ineffectual unavailing unprofitable wasteful idle lazy inactive inert stagnant dormant thriving flourishing abundant rich fruitful productive effective