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Vainly

ˈveɪnli

Vainly definitions

adverb

Inflections:

vainly

with an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth

"I stared at myself vainly in the mirror"
in a way that produces no result; to no avail

"I was vainly trying to get to sleep"
- with no likelihood of fulfilment
  
  "he vainly hoped to be appointed master"