Looking up...
무의미한 노력
mueuimihan noe-ryeok
pointless effort
그것은 무의미한 노력이었어.
It was a pointless effort.
general
An effort or attempt that is futile or has no meaningful outcome.
그 프로젝트는 무의미한 노력이었고, 결국 실패했다.
The project was a pointless effort and ultimately failed.
This phrase emphasizes that the effort was not only ineffective but also lacked any significant purpose or result.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Contextual Use
This phrase is often used in reflective or critical contexts, not to describe minor failures but to highlight efforts that were fundamentally flawed or misguided.
Gold Rule
Emphasis on Futility
The phrase emphasizes not just failure but the lack of meaningful purpose behind the effort.
Word Origin
Composed of '무의미한' (meaningless) and '노력' (effort), highlighting the futility of the action.
Usage Notes
This phrase is often used to criticize or reflect on actions that were not only unsuccessful but also lacked any meaningful purpose.
Word Breakdown
무의미한
meaningless
adjective노력
effort
noun한영사전