Of little/no avail
phrase
Without much effectiveness or usefulness.
Despite his best efforts to change the record, it was of little avail.
Often appears as...
- efforts of little avail
- attempts of little avail
phrase
Having no impact or influence.
Her persuasion was of no avail against his firm resolve.
Often appears as...
- persuasion of no avail
- protests of no avail
Usage tips
Formal
phrase
Without much effectiveness or usefulness.
Despite his best efforts to change the record, it was of little avail.
Often appears as...
- efforts of little avail
- attempts of little avail
phrase
Having no impact or influence.
Her persuasion was of no avail against his firm resolve.
Often appears as...
- persuasion of no avail
- protests of no avail
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Low Impact
Use when an action does not produce significant change or result.
He argued for hours, but it was of little avail.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Negativity
Implies a mild form of failure or disappointment without being harsh.
All attempts to fix the issue were of little avail.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotionally Neutral
The phrase maintains a neutral tone, not showing strong emotion.
Her explanation was of little avail to the confused audience.
Pro Tip 1/3Low Impact
Use when an action does not produce significant change or result.
He argued for hours, but it was of little avail.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Negativity
Implies a mild form of failure or disappointment without being harsh.
All attempts to fix the issue were of little avail.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotionally Neutral
The phrase maintains a neutral tone, not showing strong emotion.
Her explanation was of little avail to the confused audience.
Pro Tip 1/3Low Impact
Use when an action does not produce significant change or result.
He argued for hours, but it was of little avail.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Negativity
Implies a mild form of failure or disappointment without being harsh.
All attempts to fix the issue were of little avail.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotionally Neutral
The phrase maintains a neutral tone, not showing strong emotion.
Her explanation was of little avail to the confused audience.
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