Fruitlessly: meaning, definitions and examples

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fruitlessly

[ ˈfruːt.ləs.li ]

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used in a sentence

In a way that is unsuccessful or without result; in a futile manner.

Synonyms

futilely, ineffectively, unsuccessfully

Examples of usage

She searched fruitlessly for her lost keys.
He tried to fix the broken radio fruitlessly.

Translations

Translations of the word "fruitlessly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inutilmente

🇮🇳 बिना फल के

🇩🇪 vergeblich

🇮🇩 sia-sia

🇺🇦 даремно

🇵🇱 bezowocnie

🇯🇵 無益に (mueki ni)

🇫🇷 inutilement

🇪🇸 inútilmente

🇹🇷 boşuna

🇰🇷 헛되이 (heotdeoi)

🇸🇦 بدون جدوى

🇨🇿 marně

🇸🇰 neúspešne

🇨🇳 徒劳地 (túláo de)

🇸🇮 neuspešno

🇮🇸 árangurslaust

🇰🇿 нәтижесіз

🇬🇪 უშედეგოდ

🇦🇿 nəticəsiz

🇲🇽 inútilmente

Word origin

The word 'fruitlessly' is derived from the adjective 'fruitless', which originated in the late 14th century from the Old French word 'fructeles'. The term 'fruitless' is a combination of the Middle English words 'fruit' and 'less', indicating a lack of fruit or results. Over time, the adverb 'fruitlessly' evolved to describe actions or efforts that yield no desirable outcome.