Meaning & use
unsuccessfully
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Without achieving the desired result or outcome.
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He tried unsuccessfully to open the stuck jar lid.
The company attempted unsuccessfully to expand into overseas markets.
A note on using this word
A straightforward adverb formed from 'unsuccessful' plus '-ly,' used to describe any failed attempt.
Words with a similar meaning
fruitlesslyvainly
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