Futile and Sappy

Futile

Futile adjective - Lacking in seriousness or maturity.
Usage example: the futile chatter of gossip columnists about the comings and goings of Hollywood celebrities

Sappy and futile are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sappy" instead an adjective "Futile".

Nearby Word: futility

Sappy

Sappy adjective - Appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way.

Futile and sappy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Futile" instead an adjective "Sappy".

Nearby Word: sapped
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