Definition of fruitless Fruitless

/fɹuˈtlʌs/ - [frutlus] - fruit•less

We found 5 definitions of fruitless from 3 different sources.

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What does fruitless mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

fruitless - unproductive of success; "a fruitless search"; "futile years after her artistic peak"; "a sleeveless errand"; "a vain attempt"
  bootless, futile, sleeveless, vain
  unproductive not producing desired results; "the talks between labor and management were unproductive"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • fruitless (Adjective)
    Useless; unproductive.
  • fruitless (Adjective)
    Bearing no fruit; barren.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • fruitless (a.)
    Lacking, or not bearing, fruit; barren; destitute of offspring; as, a fruitless tree or shrub; a fruitless marriage.
  • fruitless (a.)
    Productive of no advantage or good effect; vain; idle; useless; unprofitable; as, a fruitless attempt; a fruitless controversy.

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fruitless in sign language
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