What is another word for to no avail?
unproductive, abortive, ineffectual, ineffective, useless, unsuccessful, pointless, futile, fruitless, worthless, impractical, vain, insufficient, hollow, unprofitable, trivial, barren, empty, exhausted, idle.
What does it mean when you say to no avail?
: without success They tried to discuss the issue calmly, but to no avail.
What is another word for Monika?
Monica (given name)
| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Word/name | uncertain |
| Meaning | unique, to advise, alone, nun, solitary |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Monika, Monique, Moonika, Mona |
How do you use the phrase to no avail?
use, purpose, advantage, or profit: We tried to persuade her not to resign, but to no avail (= did not succeed). My attempts to improve the situation were of little/no avail.
Is there such a word as futilely?
fu′tile·ly adv. fu′tile·ness n. These adjectives mean producing no result or effect: a futile effort; barren research; bootless entreaties; fruitless labors; ineffectual treatments; pointless comments; an unavailing attempt; a useless discussion; vain regrets.
What does befall you mean?
Befall is an old-fashioned or literary way of saying something happened by chance. When something befalls you, it’s like bad luck falling on you.
Is to no avail a complete sentence?
(1) His efforts were to no avail. (2) We tried to keep him alive but to no avail. (3) We searched the whole area but all to no avail. Robbie had disappeared.
What does the idiom have a card up one’s sleeve?
To have a secret plan, idea, or advantage that can be utilized if and when it is required. A reference to cheating at a card game by hiding a favorable card up one’s sleeve. She has a card up her sleeve if they ever try to fire her, since she knows about the boss’s unscrupulous business practices.
What is the true meaning of the name Monika?
It is a variation of Monica, stemming from the word “advisor” in Latin and “unique” in Greek. Monika is also the patron saint of women and mothers.
What does I have a bone to pick mean?
Having a “bone to pick with someone” means having a grievance that needs to be talked out: “I have a bone to pick with you, Wallace; I heard how you criticized me at the meeting last night.”
Is uselessly a word?
Incapable of acting or functioning effectively; ineffectual or inept: He panics easily and is useless in an emergency. use′less·ly adv. use′less·ness n. Adv.
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