vainly
intermediateB1/ˈveɪnli/ · vain-ly
In a manner that produces no result; unsuccessfully.
Meanings
In a manner that produces no result; unsuccessfully.
ایسی حیثیت میں جو کسی نتیجے کو پیدا نہ کرے؛ ناکام طور پر۔
بے کار
be kar
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- attempt vainly
- strive vainly
- succeed vainly
Example Sentences
She called out vainly for help, but no one came.
اس نے بے کار مدد کے لیے پکارا، لیکن کوئی نہیں آیا۔
Us ne be kar madad ke liye pukara, lekin koi nahi aaya.
He studied vainly for the exam despite feeling unprepared.
اس نے امتحان کے لیے بے کار محنت کی حالانکہ وہ تیار نہیں تھا۔
Us ne imtihan ke liye be kar mehnat ki halan keh wo tayar nahi tha.
They searched vainly for the missing keys.
انہوں نے بے کار غائب چابیوں کی تلاش کی۔
Unho ne be kar ghaib chaabiyon ki talash ki.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'vainly' as 'in vain' to remember it means without success.
Imagine a person reaching for something high and missing, representing futile attempts.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
یہ بے نتیجہ ہوا، میں نے تیاریاں کیں بے کار۔
Yeh be natija hua, main ne tayariyan kiin be kar.
This was fruitless; I made preparations in vain.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
خود کوشش بے کار ہے۔
Khud koshish be kar hai.
Self-effort is in vain.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "vain" — empty, worthless
First known use: 14th century
The term 'vainly' derives from the Old French word 'vain', which conveys the sense of emptiness or worthlessness.