inutile

American  

[in-yoo-til] / ɪnˈyu tɪl /

adjective

1. of no use or service.

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inutile British  

/ ɪnˈjuːtaɪl, ˌɪnjuːˈtɪlɪtɪ /

adjective

1. rare useless; unprofitable

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Other Word Forms

• inutilely
  adverb
• inutility
  noun

Etymology

Origin of inutile

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English word from Latin word inūtilis. See in- ³, utile

Example Sentences

Yet seems this vast and singular confection Wherein our scenery glints of scantest size, Inutile all—so far as reasonings tell.

From The Dynasts by Hardy, Thomas

Mais le duc l'interrompit: "Inutile; rien à faire pour le moment, le vent est à l'Est...."

From Collections and Recollections by Russell, George William Erskine

So I consulted a contemporary French authority, Jean-Fran�ois Revel who mentions Taine works in his book, "La Connaissance Inutile."

From The Ancient Regime by Durand, John

Inutile a dire que ses vetements se trouvent impregnes du "smell of india-rubber."

From Old Friends, Epistolary Parody by Lang, Andrew

The 17th Division had meanwhile continued its advance along roads frozen as smooth as glass, and reached La Belle Inutile; the 22nd passed the night at Beill�.

From The Franco-German War of 1870-71 by Helmuth, Count