Synonyms for in vain

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vainly · futilely

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Adverb

Definitions

1. adv. 1

   Without success or a result; ending in failure.

Example sentences

• vainly He vainly tried to convince them of his innocence.

By length

6 letters

vainly²

8 letters

futilely

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (vainly² = 2 syllables).