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Meaning of in vain
The phrase "in vain" primarily means that something is done without achieving the desired result or outcome.
Etymology of in vain
The phrase "in vain" originates from the Old French phrase "en vain," which is derived from the Latin phrase "in vanum" or "in vanitate," meaning "to no purpose" or "without truth"
Historically, the phrase has been used to describe actions or efforts that are unsuccessful, futile, or unproductive
Synonyms
uselessly
futilely
pointlessly
needlessly
vainly
fruitlessly
unproductively
ineffectively
unavailingly
to no avail
without success
unsuccessfully
ineffectually
unprofitably
bootlessly
idly
idlyly
aimlessly
groundlessly
gratuitously
emptily
hollowly
emptily
to no purpose
without purpose
for nothing
all for nothing
in desperation
hopelessly
helplessly
despairingly
recklessly
impulsively
thoughtlessly
carelessly
heedlessly
rashly
imprudently
foolishly
senselessly
mindlessly
aimlessly
randomly
haphazardly
chaotically
wildly
uncontrollably
unreasonably
irrationally
illogically
unthinkingly
unconsciously
unintentionally
unwittingly
innocently
naively
simply
innocently
naively
Definitions
- Without achieving the desired or intended result
- * Without success or effect
- * In a way that has no use or purpose
Usage Examples
- They tried to save the company, but their efforts were in vain
- * She searched for a job for months, but her search was in vain
- * They fought in vain to protect their land from the invaders
Antonyms
successfully
effectively
productively
efficiently
fruitfully
usefully
profitably
gainfully
advantageously
beneficially
helpfully
valuably
worthily
commendably
laudably
praiseworthily
admirably
successfully
triumphantly
victoriously
gloriously
excellently
superbly
outstandingly
remarkably
exceptionally
extraordinarily
unusually
surprisingly
unexpectedly
fortunately
luckily
happily
joyfully
thankfully