Unavailing

Pronunciation: /ʌnəˈveɪlɪŋ/

Definitions of unavailing

adjective having no effect or success; futile

Example Sentences

A1 His attempts to fix the broken toy were unavailing.

A2 She tried to convince her parents to let her go to the party, but it was unavailing.

B1 The company's efforts to increase sales through traditional marketing methods proved unavailing.

B2 Despite their best efforts, the team's unavailing attempts to score a goal cost them the game.

C1 The politician's unavailing attempts to gain support from the opposition party only served to widen the divide.

C2 The scientist's unavailing research on the subject led to the conclusion that further studies were necessary.

Examples of unavailing in a Sentence

formal Despite their best efforts, the negotiations proved unavailing.

informal I tried to fix the leak myself, but it was unavailing.

slang I kept swiping right on the dating app, but it was unavailing.

figurative Her attempts to mend their broken relationship were unavailing as he had already moved on.

Grammatical Forms of unavailing

• past tense: unavailed
• plural: unavailings
• comparative: more unavailing
• superlative: most unavailing
• present tense: avail
• future tense: will avail
• perfect tense: has availed
• continuous tense: is availing
• singular: unavailing
• positive degree: unavailing
• infinitive: to avail
• gerund: availing
• participle: availed

Origin and Evolution of unavailing

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'unavailing' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'avail' meaning 'to be of use or benefit.'

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'unavailing' has retained its original meaning of 'not producing the desired outcome or result,' but it may also be used more broadly to convey a sense of futility or ineffectiveness.