Question

fruitless means : free of limits on conduct having a bitter flavor unproductive of success deserving or inciting pity

Explanation:

The word "fruitless" is an adjective. Let's analyze each option:

• "Free of limits on conduct" is more related to words like "unrestrained" rather than "fruitless".
• "Having a bitter flavor" is about taste, which is not the meaning of "fruitless".
• "Unproductive of success" means not achieving success, which aligns with the meaning of "fruitless".
• "Deserving or inciting pity" is related to words like "pitiful" not "fruitless".

Answer:

unproductive of success