vainly

• حال بمعنى «عبثًا» أو «باطلًا» أو «دون جدوى»، أي بلا نتيجة أو فائدة؛ ويأتي أيضًا بمعنى «بزهو» أو «بفخر مفرط» أو «بغرور» أو «بخيلاء». مشتق من صفة المتكبر أو المعجب بنفسه، ويُستعمل في المعنى الحسي والمجازي.

An adverb meaning "in a vain manner" — either with excessive pride or conceit, or without success or result (futilely). It is derived from the adjective 'vain' and is used in both literal and figurative contexts.

1. Without successB2formal

   In a way that fails to achieve the desired result; futilely.

   بلا جدوى

   • He tried vainly to open the locked door.
   • She searched vainly for her lost keys.
   • They argued vainly against the decision.

   المرادفاتfruitlesslyfutilelyineffectuallyunsuccessfullyuselessly

   الأضدادeffectivelyfruitfullyproductivelysuccessfully

2. With excessive prideC1formal

   In a way that shows excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements.

   بِتَبَخْتُرٍ وَزَهْوٍ

   • He vainly admired his reflection in the mirror.
   • She spoke vainly about her accomplishments.
   • The actor vainly expected everyone to recognize him.

   المرادفاتarrogantlyconceitedlyhaughtilyostentatiouslypretentiously