Futilely

/ˈfju.təl.li/ adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a futile manner.

    "Near-synonyms: fruitlessly, pointlessly, to no avail, in vain"

Adverb
  1. 1
    in a futile and unproductive manner wordnet

Synonyms

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aimlesslybarrenlyfruitlesslyineffectuallyneedlesslypointlessly

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"Near-synonyms: fruitlessly, pointlessly, to no avail, in vain"

Etymology

From futile + -ly.

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