Definition

Not producing any outcome or effect; failing to achieve a desired result.

Example

The negotiations were resultless, leaving both parties frustrated.

Conversation

I feel like all my efforts on that project were just resultless.

I know what you mean; sometimes it feels like we work so hard for nothing.

Yeah, it’s frustrating when you put in so much time and energy.

Definitely, but don’t lose hope; sometimes things turn around unexpectedly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Resultless → It is formed from "result" (from Latin "resultare", meaning to spring back or rebound) and "-less" (meaning without). The word "resultless" means without a result or outcome.

Memory Tip

Think of 'result' meaning an outcome, and '-less' meaning without — so 'resultless' means having no outcome.

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