Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vain-effort
noun
/veɪn ˈɛfərt/
Definition
An attempt that yields no positive results or has no hope of success.
Examples
- Working late into the night proved to be a vain effort, as the project was ultimately canceled.
- Despite their best intentions, their efforts to change the situation were in vain.
- He realized that trying to persuade her was a vain effort; she had already made up her mind.
Meaning
A labor or endeavor that is futile or fruitless.
Synonyms
- futile attempt
- fruitless endeavor
- pointless try
- useless effort
