Unfruitfully: meaning, definitions and examples

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unfruitfully

[ ʌnˈfruːtfʊli ]

^{Context #1}

used to describe a lack of success or productivity

Not producing the desired results; without success or effectiveness.

Synonyms

ineffectively, unproductively, unsuccessfully

Examples of usage

He worked unfruitfully for hours on the project, but couldn't make any progress.
She searched unfruitfully for her lost keys in the house.
The negotiations went on unfruitfully as neither party was willing to compromise.

^{Context #2}

used to describe a lack of growth or development

In a way that does not lead to growth, progress, or development.

Synonyms

ineffectively, unproductively, unsuccessfully

Examples of usage

The seeds were planted unfruitfully in the dry soil.
He invested his time unfruitfully in activities that didn't benefit him in any way.

Translations

Translations of the word "unfruitfully" in other languages:

🇵🇹 infrutiferamente

🇮🇳 असफलता से

🇩🇪 erfolglos

🇮🇩 sia-sia

🇺🇦 безплідно

🇵🇱 bezowocnie

🇯🇵 無駄に (むだに)

🇫🇷 inutilement

🇪🇸 infructuosamente

🇹🇷 verimsizce

🇰🇷 헛되이

🇸🇦 بلا جدوى

🇨🇿 neplodně

🇸🇰 neplodne

🇨🇳 徒劳地 (tú láo de)

🇸🇮 neuspešno

🇮🇸 árangurslaust

🇰🇿 нәтижесіз

🇬🇪 უსარგებლოდ

🇦🇿 səmərəsiz

🇲🇽 infructuosamente

Word origin

The word 'unfruitfully' originated from the combination of 'un-' (meaning 'not') and 'fruitfully' (meaning 'with success or productivity'). It first appeared in the English language in the 16th century, evolving from the Middle English word 'frutefull' which meant 'productive'. Over time, 'unfruitfully' came to be used to describe actions or endeavors that do not result in success, productivity, growth, or development.