👉 Futilely is a phrase that can refer to two different things in English. 1. Futility: In many contexts, "futilely" refers to something that is not productive or effective. It might be used as an adjective to describe a person who has given up on something due to lack of interest or effort. 2. Futility: Another way to use "futilely" in English is to mean someone who is doing things despite knowing they are futile,