like a wild goose chase (6)

I believe the answer is:

futile

(Other definitions for futile that I've seen before include "Ineffective" , "Useless or vain" , "Pointless, a waste of effort" , "Unavailing, a waste of time" , "Ineffectual, vain" .)

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