Fruitless

/ˈfruːtləs/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Producing no positive results; ineffective or unsuccessful.

Their attempts to negotiate a peace treaty were ultimately fruitless.

Not able to produce fruit; barren.

The fruitless trees in the orchard have not yielded any apples this year.

Late Middle English: from fruit + -less.

fruitless endeavor

An effort that yields no results.

fruitless exercise

An action that is futile or ineffective.

fruitless attempts

Efforts that do not produce any success.

fruit

The mature ovary of a flowering plant, usually containing seeds.

results

The outcome of a process or action.

effort

A vigorous or determined attempt.

A waste of time or effort.

Trying to convince him was a fruitless exercise.

Pointless or useless.

Their meeting was totally fruitless.