Unavailingly: meaning, definitions and examples
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unavailingly
[ ʌˈneɪvəlɪŋli ]
lack of success
In a manner that is ineffective or unhelpful. When something is done unavailingly, it fails to produce the desired result, often despite effort or intention.
Synonyms
futilely, ineffectively, unsuccessfully
Examples of usage
- She tried unavailingly to convince him to change his mind.
- The team's efforts were unavailingly directed at solving an issue that had no solution.
- He spoke unavailingly about the importance of the project, but no one listened.
Translations
Translations of the word "unavailingly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inutilmente
🇮🇳 बेज़ा
🇩🇪 vergeblich
🇮🇩 tidak berguna
🇺🇦 безрезультатно
🇵🇱 bezowocnie
🇯🇵 無駄に
🇫🇷 inutilement
🇪🇸 inútilmente
🇹🇷 faydasız bir şekilde
🇰🇷 헛되이
🇸🇦 بلا جدوى
🇨🇿 neužitečně
🇸🇰 zbytočne
🇨🇳 无用地
🇸🇮 neuporabno
🇮🇸 óhjákandi
🇰🇿 пайдасыз
🇬🇪 უდანაშაულოდ
🇦🇿 nəticəsiz
🇲🇽 inútilmente
Etymology
The word 'unavailingly' is derived from the adjective 'unavailing', which has its roots in the Latin word 'vanus', meaning 'empty' or 'vain'. 'Unavailing' came into English usage in the 16th century, indicating efforts that produce no beneficial results. The prefix 'un-' negates the root word, creating a term that emphasizes the lack of effectiveness. As the English language evolved, the adverbial form 'unavailingly' was created to describe actions taken without yielding any favorable outcomes. The nuances of this term often convey a sense of futility and disappointment, highlighting human endeavors that, despite genuine effort, do not lead to success.