Synonyms of no dice

no dice

phrase

as in unsuccessful

producing no results

They rushed in the hope that they would make it in time for the movie, but no dice.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unsuccessful
• futile
• useless
• in vain
• vain
• empty
• abortive
• of no avail
• ineffective
• unprofitable
• fruitless
• ineffectual
• unavailing
• insufficient
• impossible
• barren
• not worth the candle
• unproductive
• worthless
• inadequate
• meaningless
• profitless
• bootless
• otiose
• hopeless
• inefficacious
• idle
• pointless
• hollow
• lacking
• valueless
• unattainable
• lost
• counterproductive
• no-win
• wanting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• successful
• effective
• efficient
• profitable
• productive
• deadly
• meaningful
• potent
• virtuous
• adequate
• sufficient
• applicable
• worthwhile
• practical
• fruitful
• effectual
• functional
• efficacious
• feasible
• practicable
• usable
• workable
• realizable

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of no dice

Angie keeps trying to explain herself through tears, and even tries to chase down Mary in the parking lot, but no dice. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2026

The day before, some fans were also spotted walking up to the box office in hopes of buying tickets, but no dice. — Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026