Fruitlessly: meaning, definitions and examples
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fruitlessly
[ ˈfruːt.ləs.li ]
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
Etymology
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.
See also: fruit, fruitful, fruitfully, fruitfulness, fruitless, fruitlessness, unfruitful, unfruitfully.