unsuccessfully
adverb/ʌnsəkˈsɛsfəli/
Frequency rank: #9,786 most common English word
Meaning
in a way that does not achieve the desired result or goal.
Example sentence
She tried unsuccessfully to open the locked door before calling for help.
Synonyms & related words
- vainly
- fruitlessly
- futilely
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