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아무 노력도 소용없다

amu noryeokdo soyong eopda
phrase★Intermediate— no effort is worth it
informal

To indicate that any effort or attempt is futile or pointless.

이 문제는 해결할 수 없어. 아무 노력도 소용없어.

This problem can't be solved. No effort will make a difference.

그 사람과 논쟁하는 건 아무 소용없어.

Arguing with that person is pointless.

💡

This phrase is often used to express frustration or resignation when efforts seem ineffective.

Collocations

아무 노력도no effort소용없다is useless

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

무용지물이다phrase
useless
소용없다phrase
useless

💡Pro Tip

Usage Context

This phrase is often used when someone has tried hard but failed, emphasizing the futility of further attempts.

⚡Gold Rule

Negative Connotation

This phrase carries a strong negative tone, so use it carefully in conversations.

📖Word Origin

Composed of '아무' (any), '노력' (effort), '소용' (use/effect), and '없다' (to not exist).

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in informal contexts to express that something is hopeless or futile.

Word Breakdown

아무
any
root
+
노력
effort
root
+
소용
use/effect
root
+
없다
to not exist
root
한영사전

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