Both Uses of
futile
in
Lucky by Sebold
- Having thought this mission was probably futile from the start, I began to be afraid of what this policeman might do.†
Chpt 7
- Trying to sop up the tears was futile.
Chpt 12 *futile = effort that is pointless because it is unsuccessful
Definition:
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(futile) effort that is pointless because it is unproductive or unsuccessful