unsuccessfully

Thân thiện

She tried unsuccessfully to open the heavy wooden door.

Definition

Adverb: In a manner that does not achieve a desired goal or result; without success.

Usage

The adverb "unsuccessfully" is used to describe an action that was attempted but did not succeed. It modifies verbs to indicate the failed outcome of the effort.

Examples

• The team unsuccessfully attempted to secure funding for the project.
• He unsuccessfully ran for office three times before finally winning a seat.
• Researchers have so far tried unsuccessfully to replicate the experiment's results.

Advanced Usage

• "To no avail" as a synonym phrase: While "unsuccessfully" modifies a verb directly, the phrase "to no avail" often comes at the end of a clause to convey a similar meaning of futile effort.
  • She campaigned vigorously but to no avail.
• Position in a sentence: "Unsuccessfully" can be placed before the main verb it modifies or at the end of the clause.
  • The lawyer unsuccessfully argued the case.
  • The lawyer argued the case unsuccessfully.

Variants and Related Words

• Unsuccessful (adjective): Not successful; failing to achieve a goal.
  • It was an unsuccessful business venture.
• Successfully (adverb): The antonym, meaning in a successful manner.
  • The surgery was completed successfully.

Synonyms

• Fruitlessly
• In vain
• Without success
• To no purpose

Antonyms

• Successfully
• Effectively
• Fruitfully
• Triumphantly

Học thuật

Adverb

1. without success
   • she tried unsuccessfully to persuade him to buy a new car