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futilely

UK
/ˈfjuːtaɪli/
US
/ˈfjuːtɪli/

Translations

futilelyadverb
UK
/ˈfjuːtaɪli/
US
/ˈfjuːtɪli/
en vain
He futilely attempted to convince her to change her mind.
Il a essayé de la convaincre de changer d’avis en vain.
Additional translations
inutilementS’emploie quand l’idée de « sans résultat utile » est mise en avant.
Synonyms
pointlessly
uselessly
ineffectively
vainly
fruitlessly

Definitions

futilelyadverb
In a manner that is incapable of producing any useful result; pointlessly.
He futilely attempted to convince her to change her mind, but she remained steadfast in her decision.
Without success or effectiveness.
The soldiers futilely searched the desert for signs of water.
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