Fruitlessly (Adverb)
Meaning
In an unproductive manner.
Examples
- The team searched for a solution to the problem fruitlessly for hours, but couldn't crack the code.
- She fruitlessly searched her entire closet for her favorite shoes, but they were nowhere to be found.
- The detective questioned witnesses for days, but fruitlessly tried to gather enough evidence to make an arrest.
- The farmer tried fruitlessly to resuscitate the dying crops, but the drought had taken its toll.
- After weeks of trying to start her own business, she had fruitlessly applied for loan after loan, but to no avail.