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Definition of fruitlessly
fruitlessly
/ˈfruːt.ləs.li/
fruit · less · ly
Adjective:fruitless
fruitlessly Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
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3
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• adverb
1
In a manner that fails to achieve the desired result or outcome; without success or good effect.
Example
"The researchers spent months searching fruitlessly for a flaw in the experimental design before realizing the equipment was faulty."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fruitlessly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fruitlessly