fruitless

adjective
UK: /ˈfruːtləs/
US: /ˈfruːtləs/

  1. Not producing the desired results; without success.

    1. Our efforts to convince him were fruitless, he wouldn't listen to us.
    2. Despite hours of searching, the police investigation proved fruitless and the suspect is still on the run.

  2. Producing no fruit; barren or infertile.

    1. The tree was fruitless this year, probably due to the late frost.
    2. The farmer lamented his fruitless land, which had become barren from years of drought.

Synonyms

unproductive vain futile abortive sterile ineffectual

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fruitless" in English means: Not producing the desired results; without success., Producing no fruit; barren or infertile..

The phonetic transcription of "fruitless" is /ˈfruːtləs/ in British English and /ˈfruːtləs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fruitless": unproductive, vain, futile, abortive, sterile, ineffectual.

Example usage of "fruitless": "Our efforts to convince him were fruitless, he wouldn't listen to us.". More examples on the page.