boot·less (b t l s)adj. Without advantage or benefit; useless. See Synonyms at futile. boot less·ly adv. |
bootless [ˈbuːtlɪs]
adj
of little or no use; vain; fruitless a bootless search
[Old English bōtlēas, from bōt compensation; Old Norse bótalauss]
bootlessly adv
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| Adj. | 1. | bootless - unproductive of success; "a fruitless search"; "futile years after her artistic peak"; "a sleeveless errand"; "a vain attempt" unproductive - not producing or capable of producing; "elimination of high-cost or unproductive industries" |
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