Sentences

futilely in a sentence

adv.

Definition

FUTILELY (adverb): In a manner that is ineffective or vain; without any chance of success.

Sample Sentences

  1. She tried futilely to explain her point of view during the heated debate.
  2. He reached out futilely for the falling book, knowing he was too far away to catch it.
  3. Despite her efforts to fix the old car, she worked futilely under the hood for hours.
  4. The team played futilely, unable to score against their much stronger opponents.
  5. He searched futilely for the missing keys in every pocket and drawer he could find.

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