52 entries under futile topic. ×

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valueless(adjective, poor, base, stupid, inferior)
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hollow(adjective, poor, inadequate, useless, trivial)
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paltry(adjective, poor, base, inferior, insignificant)
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trivial(adjective, poor, base, stupid, inferior)
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failed(adjective, vain, unsuccessful, unproductive)
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otiose(adjective, useless, trivial, empty, insufficient)
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irrelevant(adjective, stupid, insignificant, useless, empty)
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silly(adjective, stupid, insignificant, useless, senseless)
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stupid(adjective, silly, insignificant, idle, useless)
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unsatisfactory(adjective, weak, poor, inadequate, feeble)
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around in circles(expression, adjective, idiom, silly, stupid)
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frivolous(adjective, empty, worthless, inept, impractical)
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going nowhere(expression, adjective, silly, stupid, insignificant)
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in vicious circle(expression, adjective, idiom, silly, stupid)
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needle in haystack(expression, adjective, idiom, silly, stupid)
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nongermane(adjective, silly, stupid, insignificant, useless)
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not pertinent(expression, adjective, silly, stupid, insignificant)
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of no avail(expression, adjective, idiom, empty, worthless)
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on treadmill(expression, adjective, silly, stupid, insignificant)
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purportless(adjective, silly, stupid, insignificant, useless)
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