— fruitlessly , adv. — fruitlessness , n.
/frooht"lis/ , adj.
1. useless; unproductive; without results or success: a fruitless search for the missing treasure.
2. bearing no fruit; barren.
[ 1300-50; ME; see FRUIT, -LESS ]
Syn. 1. futile, unavailing, vain. 2. sterile.
Ant. 1. useful, profitable. 2. fertile.