Both Uses
futile
in
The Awakening, by Kate Chopin
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- Robert had pursued a system of lessons almost daily; and he was nearly at the point of discouragement in realizing the futility of his efforts.
Chpt 10 *futility = pointlessness (uselessness)
- She was visited by no more outbursts, moving her to such futile expedients.†
Chpt 19
Definitions:
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(1)
(futile) effort that is pointless because it is unproductive or unsuccessful
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)