努ど力りょくも虚むなしく

expression, adverb

after efforts in vain; all efforts having been in vain

Used adverbially to indicate that despite one's efforts, the result was futile or unsuccessful. Often appears at the beginning of a sentence or clause.

• 努ど力りょくも虚むなしく、彼かれは試し験けんに落おちてしまった。

  After all his efforts in vain, he failed the exam.

• 努ど力りょくも虚むなしく、プロジェクトは中ちゅう止しになった。

  Despite their efforts, the project was canceled.