Vergeblich Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Vergeblich" is mainly used as adjective meaning "futile", "unsuccessful" or "vain". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "vergeblich"

Its most important properties are:

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

"Vergeblich", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

Definition: "That does not produce the desired or expected result, useless or unsuccessful."
Translation(s): futile, unsuccessful, vain, useless
Synonym(s): erfolglos, nutzlos, umsonst, zwecklos
Antonym(s): erfolgreich
Related word(s): sinnlos, fruchtlos

📝 Some usage examples:

Alle vergeblichen Versuche haben ihn frustriert.All futile attempts frustrated him.
Ihre vergebliche Suche nach dem Schlüssel dauerte Stunden.Her futile search for the key lasted hours.
Es war ein vergeblicher Versuch, ihn zu überzeugen.It was a futile attempt to convince him.

"Vergeblich", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

Definition: "In a useless or unsuccessful manner, without achieving the desired result."
Translation(s): in vain, futilely, uselessly, unsuccessfully
Synonym(s): umsonst, erfolglos, fruchtlos
Antonym(s): erfolgreich
Related word(s): sinnlos, zwecklos

📝 Some usage examples:

Er bemühte sich vergeblich, das Problem zu lösen.He tried in vain to solve the problem.
Sie wartete vergeblich auf eine Antwort von ihm.She waited in vain for an answer from him.
Wir haben vergeblich versucht, sie zu erreichen.We tried in vain to reach her.