futile

/ˈfjuːtaɪl/

/ˈfjuːtəl/ adjective

Translation

› certain not to have a successful effect or result

nafile, boşuna, yersiz

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futility

/fjuːˈtɪləti/ noun [U] › when something is futile

faydasızlık, boşunalık, beyhudelik

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(Definition of futile adjective from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary English-Turkish © Cambridge University Press)

to express disagreement or refuse to do something

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