adjective as in strong fondness

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fruitless, useless, ineffectual

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Example Sentences

Example:His efforts were fruitless in gaining their cooperation.

Definition:Not producing a desired result; ineffective; vain.

From fruitless

Example:It was a useless attempt to convince them.

Definition:Of no use or value; of no benefit or advantage.

From useless

Example:They decided to let the ineffectual appeal lapse.

Definition:Having little or no effectiveness; ineffective.

From ineffectual