Definition of Vainly

without success

Examples of Vainly in a sentence

After staying up late to watch horror films with her friends, Aria vainly tried to fall asleep but was haunted by the bloody scenes from the movie.  🔊

Mariah vainly tried to run a mile in under 15 minutes but her short legs and poor fitness prevented her from reaching her goal.  🔊

She struggled vainly to catch up to her friends, but lost them in the busy crowd.  🔊

The student vainly worked to bring up her grade from an F to a C, but it was no use.  🔊

She fought vainly against the thief so he took her purse with ease and ran away.  🔊

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