Futile

Futile means trying to do something that will not work or help at all, like trying to fill a bucket with holes.

Examples

• Trying to convince my little brother to clean his messy room was futile, as he just kept playing video games and ignoring my pleas for help.
• The teacher explained that studying for a test without paying attention in class would be futile, as we wouldn't remember anything when it was time to take the exam.
• After several attempts to fix my old bicycle, I realized it was futile to keep trying, since it would be easier to just buy a new one.

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