inutile

[in-yoo-til, ih-noo-til]

inutile Definition

• 1. of no use or service
• 2. ineffective
• 3. not useful

Using inutile: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "inutile" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The extra buttons on the shirt are inutile.

• Example

  His efforts to fix the car were inutile.

• Example

  The old computer is now inutile.

inutile Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for inutile

• useless
• pointless
• futile

Antonyms for inutile

• useful
• effective
• helpful

Phrases with inutile

• inutile gesture

  a pointless or ineffective action

  Example

  His apology was an inutile gesture, as he had already caused too much damage.

• inutile expense

  an unnecessary or wasteful expenditure of money

  Example

  The company's lavish party was an inutile expense, as it did not lead to any significant business gains.

• inutile talk

  conversation that is pointless or unproductive

  Example

  The meeting was filled with inutile talk, and no decisions were made.

Origins of inutile

from Latin 'inutilis', meaning 'useless'

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Summary: inutile in Brief

'Inutile' [in-yoo-til, ih-noo-til] is an adjective that describes something as being of no use or service, ineffective, or not useful. It is often used to describe objects or actions that are pointless, such as 'The extra buttons on the shirt are inutile,' or 'His efforts to fix the car were inutile.' The phrase 'inutile expense' refers to an unnecessary or wasteful expenditure of money.