100 Examples of sentences containing the adverb "vainly"

Definition

Vainly is an adverb that means in a way that produces no result; without success or profit. It often implies a sense of futility or ineffectiveness in efforts or actions.

Synonyms

• Futilely
• Fruitlessly
• Pointlessly
• Hopelessly
• Unsuccessfully
• Ineffectively
• In vain

Antonyms

• Successfully
• Effectively
• Productively
• Fruitfully
• Profitably

Examples

1. She searched vainly for her lost keys.
2. He tried to convince her vainly to change her mind.
3. They worked vainly on the project, only to find it abandoned.
4. The team played vainly, hoping for a last-minute victory.
5. She called out vainly, but no one heard her.
6. He argued vainly against the decision, knowing it was final.
7. They waited vainly for a sign of help.
8. She struggled vainly to lift the heavy box.
9. He apologized vainly, knowing it wouldn’t change the outcome.
10. The child cried vainly for his mother in the crowd.
11. She sought vainly for answers to her questions.
12. The artist painted vainly, hoping for recognition.
13. He tried to explain vainly why he was late.
14. They chased the bus vainly, watching it disappear down the street.
15. She smiled vainly, trying to hide her disappointment.
16. He attempted to fix the computer vainly, only making it worse.
17. The detective searched vainly for clues.
18. She pleaded vainly for a second chance.
19. They planned vainly for a bright future amidst the chaos.
20. He wrote vainly in his journal, seeking clarity he couldn’t find.
21. She tried to catch his attention vainly during the meeting.
22. He reached out vainly to his old friends for support.
23. They hoped vainly for a miracle to save their team.
24. She argued her point vainly, the crowd unmoved.
25. He warned them vainly about the impending storm.
26. They searched vainly for a solution to the problem.
27. She spent hours studying vainly, unable to grasp the material.
28. They waited vainly for a response to their invitation.
29. He climbed the mountain vainly, only to find it covered in fog.
30. She laughed vainly at his jokes, trying to lighten the mood.
31. He tried to impress her vainly, but she was uninterested.
32. They invested money vainly, hoping for a quick return.
33. She apologized vainly, knowing the damage was done.
34. He called for help vainly, but no one came.
35. They campaigned vainly for change in the community.
36. She searched the house vainly for her missing wallet.
37. He tried to cheer his friend up vainly, as she was too sad.
38. They fought vainly against the constraints of their situation.
39. She tried to recount the events vainly, struggling to remember.
40. He sought vainly for acceptance in a hostile environment.
41. They planned a surprise party vainly, as she had already guessed.
42. She waited vainly for the phone to ring.
43. He wandered vainly through the city, lost and confused.
44. They tried to negotiate vainly, as the terms were non-negotiable.
45. She explained her feelings vainly, as he didn’t seem to care.
46. He practiced the speech vainly, hoping to overcome his nerves.
47. They attempted vainly to revive the old traditions.
48. She reached for the prize vainly, unable to grasp it.
49. He looked for signs of affection vainly in her eyes.
50. They tried vainly to persuade him to join them.
51. She attempted to bake a cake vainly, burning it in the process.
52. He invested time in the relationship vainly, as it fell apart.
53. They pleaded with the authorities vainly, seeking justice.
54. She searched vainly for a way to express her feelings.
55. He worked overtime vainly, hoping for a promotion.
56. They tried to salvage the project vainly after the deadline.
57. She waited vainly for an apology that never came.
58. He reached out vainly to mend their broken friendship.
59. They studied vainly, finding the exam material overwhelming.
60. She tried to remain positive vainly, as the situation worsened.
61. He asked for help vainly, feeling isolated in his struggle.
62. They traveled vainly, only to find the destination closed.
63. She sought comfort vainly, feeling more alone than ever.
64. He tried to negotiate vainly, as the terms were inflexible.
65. They hoped for a breakthrough vainly, as frustration grew.
66. She sought approval vainly, feeling rejected.
67. He tried to understand her perspective vainly, missing the point.
68. They practiced for weeks vainly, ultimately failing the performance.
69. She searched the internet vainly for the information she needed.
70. He attempted to write a novel vainly, facing writer’s block.
71. They campaigned vainly for the cause, drawing little support.
72. She sought his advice vainly, feeling unheard.
73. He tried to be patient vainly, as his frustrations mounted.
74. They invested in the stock market vainly, losing significant money.
75. She tried to connect with her peers vainly, feeling like an outsider.
76. He called his family vainly, longing for connection.
77. They explored the woods vainly, hoping to find the lost child.
78. She tried to stay calm vainly, as chaos erupted around her.
79. He sought a mentor vainly, feeling lost in his career.
80. They looked for signs of life vainly in the abandoned building.
81. She wrote letters vainly, hoping for a reply.
82. He expressed his feelings vainly, as she remained indifferent.
83. They searched for solutions vainly, feeling overwhelmed.
84. She made plans vainly, knowing they would likely fall through.
85. He fought against the current vainly, tiring quickly.
86. They tried to lift the spirits of the team vainly, as morale was low.
87. She prepared for the meeting vainly, as it was canceled last minute.
88. He shared his ideas vainly, as no one listened.
89. They searched the archives vainly, hoping to find the missing records.
90. She reached out for help vainly, feeling invisible.
91. He tried to keep the peace vainly, as tensions rose.
92. They hoped for reconciliation vainly, as hurt feelings lingered.
93. She tried to mend the relationship vainly, feeling unappreciated.
94. He looked for validation vainly, feeling insecure.
95. They explored the possibilities vainly, running into obstacles.
96. She waited for the storm to pass vainly, as it continued to rage.
97. He sought clarity vainly, feeling lost in confusion.
98. They organized the event vainly, as few attended.
99. She tried to reason with him vainly, as he was set in his ways.
100. He sought peace vainly, feeling trapped in turmoil.