What does in vain mean?
Definitions for in vain
in vain
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word in vain.
Princeton's WordNet
vainly, in vainadverb
to no avail
"he looked for her in vain"; "the city fathers tried vainly to find a solution"
Wiktionary
in vainadverb
Without success; ending in failure.
in vainadverb
In a disrespectful manner, especially when concerning religion.
Wikipedia
In Vain
In Vain is the fourth single from Dutch symphonic metal and rock band Within Temptations seventh studio album Resist. It was released worldwide via digital download and streaming on 11 January 2019.
ChatGPT
in vain
"In vain" is a phrase used to describe an action or effort that has been unsuccessful or has produced no result or effect. It refers to something that is done without the desired outcome, fruitlessly, futilely, uselessly or without success.
Wikidata
In Vain
"In Vain" is a song recorded by the Dutch pop rock music singer Kim-Lian. It was released as the second single from her second album Just Do It on 10 October 2006.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of in vain in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of in vain in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
Examples of in vain in a Sentence
It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows for so he giveth his beloved sleep.
Was it worth it, probably not. Did I lose my legs for nothing, looks like it. Did my mates die in vain. Yep.
I am already kindly disposed towards you. My friendship it is not in my power to give: this is a gift which no man can make, it is not in our own power: a sound and healthy friendship is the growth of time and circumstance, it will spring up and thrive like a wildflower when these favour, and when they do not, it is in vain to look for it.
Rough wind, that moanest loudGrief too sad for songWild wind, when sullen cloudKnells all the night longSad storm, whose tears are vain,Bare woods, whose branches strain,Deep caves and dreary main, - Wail, for the world's wrong
He does not live in vain, who employs his wealth, his thought, his speech to advance the good of others.
Translations for in vain
From our Multilingual Translation Dictionary
- عبثًاArabic
- en vaCatalan, Valencian
- neúspěšněCzech
- vergebens, vergeblichGerman
- επί ματαίω, του κάκου, μάταια, εις μάτηνGreek
- vane, sensolveEsperanto
- en vano, en balde, inútilmenteSpanish
- turhaanFinnish
- en vain, à la légèreFrench
- hiábaHungarian
- til einskis, árangurslaus, unnið fyrir gýg, í hégómaIcelandic
- disdicevolmente, invano, alla leggeraItalian
- 無益Japanese
- 헛되이Korean
- باداوهKurdish
- futtile, in cassum, frustrāLatin
- vergeefs, tevergeefsDutch
- forgjevesNorwegian
- chʼééhNavajo, Navaho
- darmo, daremnie, na próżno, nadaremnoPolish
- inutilmente, em vãoPortuguese
- напрасно, тщетно, впустую, даром, всуе, попусту, зря, безуспешноRussian
- ȕzalūd, ȕzalūdnoSerbo-Croatian
- zamànSlovene
- förgävesSwedish
Get even more translations for in vain »
Translation
Find a translation for the in vain definition in other languages:
Select another language:
- - Select -
- 简体中文 (Chinese - Simplified)
- 繁體中文 (Chinese - Traditional)
- Español (Spanish)
- Esperanto (Esperanto)
- 日本語 (Japanese)
- Português (Portuguese)
- Deutsch (German)
- العربية (Arabic)
- Français (French)
- Русский (Russian)
- ಕನ್ನಡ (Kannada)
- 한국어 (Korean)
- עברית (Hebrew)
- Gaeilge (Irish)
- Українська (Ukrainian)
- اردو (Urdu)
- Magyar (Hungarian)
- मानक हिन्दी (Hindi)
- Indonesia (Indonesian)
- Italiano (Italian)
- தமிழ் (Tamil)
- Türkçe (Turkish)
- తెలుగు (Telugu)
- ภาษาไทย (Thai)
- Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
- Čeština (Czech)
- Polski (Polish)
- Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian)
- Românește (Romanian)
- Nederlands (Dutch)
- Ελληνικά (Greek)
- Latinum (Latin)
- Svenska (Swedish)
- Dansk (Danish)
- Suomi (Finnish)
- فارسی (Persian)
- ייִדיש (Yiddish)
- հայերեն (Armenian)
- Norsk (Norwegian)
- English (English)
Word of the Day
Would you like us to send you a FREE new word definition delivered to your inbox daily?
Citation
Use the citation below to add this definition to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"in vain." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 27 Apr. 2024. <https://www.definitions.net/definition/in+vain>.
Discuss these in vain definitions with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In