Fruitlessly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Fruitlessly is an adverb meaning In a fruitless manner.
Meaning
In a fruitless manner.
Example Sentences
Few political careers start when people are in their 70s, but Hendy is actually relishing it, although he is incensed sometimes by the pointlessness of the posturing by the opposition, which keeps him up late. "The bit I don't like is getting home at 0100 or 0200 in the morning because the opposition have been fruitlessly arguing for a long time."
Synonyms for fruitlessly
Depending on context, synonyms include unprofitably, unproductively.
Antonyms for fruitlessly
Common opposites include fruitfully, productively, profitably.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unprofitably, unproductively, unfruitfully, futilely, profitlessly, uselessly.
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