fruitlessly

[US]/ˈfruːtləsli/
[UK]/ˈfruːtləsli/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. in a manner that is without success or benefit

Example Sentences

She searched fruitlessly for her lost keys.

He tried fruitlessly to fix the broken printer.

The detective fruitlessly questioned the uncooperative witness.

They argued fruitlessly about the best way to solve the problem.

The explorers fruitlessly searched for signs of civilization in the dense jungle.

She fruitlessly attempted to reach a compromise with her stubborn colleague.

The team fruitlessly brainstormed ideas for the project.

Despite their efforts, they fruitlessly waited for the bus that never arrived.

He fruitlessly tried to convince his parents to let him go to the party.

The teacher fruitlessly attempted to control the noisy classroom.

Real-world Examples

But I put aside this reflection as soon as may be; it perturbs me fruitlessly.

Source: Essays on the Four Seasons

He spent years fruitlessly lobbying Congress to change a 1909 royalties law, which requires radio broadcasters to pay composers but not performers.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

He tried to calm himself, to concentrate on finding the Horcrux, but his thoughts buzzed as frantically and fruitlessly as wasps trapped beneath a glass.

Source: 7. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

" Oh, sure, " said the girl indifferently, as if all that side of her life had lost its importance; and for ten minutes Bond questioned her minutely, but except for small details, fruitlessly, about the ABC routine.

Source: 007 Series: Diamonds Are Forever (Part 2)

“Yeah, well, you still didn't realise who was behind that stuff, did you? ” sneered Malfoy, as Dumbledore slid a little down the ramparts, the strength in his legs apparently fading, and Harry struggled fruitlessly, mutely, against the enchantment binding him.

Source: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

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