Synonyms for Wild goose chase:

• adj.

  •fruitless (adjective)
  • unproductive,
  • unavailable,
  • unfruitful,
  • abortive,
  • useless,
  • vain,
  • pointless,
  • barren,
  • unavailing,
  • futile,
  • infertile,
  • unprofitable,
  • ineffectual,
  • empty,
  • idle,
  • unsuccessful.
  •Other relevant words: (adjective)
  • no effect,
  • no avail,
  • Gainless,
  • wild goose chase,
  • fruitless,
  • profitless,
  • spinning one's wheels,
  • sterile,
  • ineffective,
  • in vain,
  • to no effect,
  • unprolific,
  • to no avail.

• n.

  •Other relevant words: (noun)
  • false clue,
  • curve ball,
  • merry chase,
  • interruption,
  • waste of time,
  • maneuver,
  • attention-grabber,
  • snipe hunt,
  • wasted effort,
  • deviation,
  • lost cause,
  • wasted labor,
  • diversionary tactic,
  • vain attempt,
  • wild-goose chase,
  • disturbance,
  • diversion,
  • commotion,
  • red herring,
  • bootless errand,
  • distractor,
  • distraction,
  • false trail,
  • ploy,
  • fool's errand,
  • gimmick,
  • smoke screen,
  • bait,
  • false face.
  •search (noun)
  • exploration,
  • Pursual,
  • inquest,
  • examination,
  • quest,
  • pursuing,
  • inquiry,
  • research,
  • chase,
  • frisking,
  • pursuance,
  • rummage,
  • witch hunt,
  • scrutiny,
  • shakedown,
  • inspection,
  • legwork,
  • Perquisition,
  • fishing expedition,
  • investigation,
  • hunt,
  • pursuit,
  • going-over.