Unavailing

/ˌʌn.əˈveɪ.lɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Not producing the desired result; ineffective.

Their unavailing attempts to convince him left everyone feeling frustrated.

Futile or useless; having no effect.

She realized that her unavailing efforts to change his mind were in vain.

Of no avail; not helpful.

Despite his unavailing strategies, the team continued to lose matches.

From Middle English unavailing, from un- ‘not’ + availing, present participle of avail.

in vain

Without success or result.

to no avail

Without gaining any advantage or success.

avail

To be of use or advantage; to help.

vailing

Present participle of avail; related to being effective.

A lost cause.

Trying to convince her was just an unavailing mission.

Pointless efforts.

His attempts to charm her were totally unavailing.