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in vain adverb

  • (idiomatic) Without success or a result; ending in failure.
vergebens, umsonst, vergeblich
  • (idiomatic) In a disrespectful manner, without honoring the proper meaning; insincerely or without proper respect.
eitel, lästerlich, missbräuchlich, respektlos
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