vainly in a sentence

adv.

Definition

Vainly: in a manner that shows excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements, especially when efforts are unsuccessful or futile.

She tried vainly to convince her friends to join her on the trip.
He looked in the mirror vainly hoping for a different reflection.
Despite her efforts, she was vainly searching for the lost necklace.
They called out her name vainly, but she was already too far away to hear.
He spent hours working on the project, vainly hoping for praise from his boss.