1. people who believe that human efforts are ultimately pointless or ineffective
Usage: rare; philosophical

Examples

• The futilitarians argued that all social reform movements were doomed to fail.
• As futilitarians, they questioned whether any human achievement had lasting meaning.
• The philosophy professor dismissed the futilitarians’ bleak worldview.
• Some critics labeled the protesters as futilitarians who had given up hope.
• The futilitarians believed that progress was merely an illusion.
• Despite their reputation as futilitarians, they continued to engage in political discourse.