Words Of Futility

noun a person's work or effort

preposition used in the phrase 'in vain' to indicate that something is done without success or result

• Despite their best efforts, the team realized they were laboring in vain as the project deadline approached.
• I spent hours trying to fix my computer, but it seems like I was laboring in vain.
• I thought I could convince her to change her mind, but I was just laboring in vain.
• His attempts to win her back were like laboring in vain, as she had already moved on.

adjective having no effect or success; futile

• Despite their best efforts, the negotiations proved unavailing.
• I tried to fix the leak myself, but it was unavailing.
• I kept swiping right on the dating app, but it was unavailing.
• Her attempts to mend their broken relationship were unavailing as he had already moved on.