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Hopelessly: meaning, definitions and examples

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hopelessly

 

[ ˈhoʊp.ləs.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

feeling

In a hopeless manner; without hope; despairingly.

Synonyms

desperately, forlornly, futilely

Examples of usage

  • She looked at him hopelessly.
  • He was hopelessly lost in the forest.
  • The situation seemed hopelessly bleak.
  • I tried hopelessly to fix the broken vase.
  • The patient stared hopelessly at the doctor.

Translations

Translations of the word "hopelessly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desesperadamente

🇮🇳 निराशाजनक रूप से

🇩🇪 hoffnungslos

🇮🇩 putus asa

🇺🇦 безнадійно

🇵🇱 beznadziejnie

🇯🇵 絶望的に (zetsubō-teki ni)

🇫🇷 désespérément

🇪🇸 desesperadamente

🇹🇷 umutsuzca

🇰🇷 절망적으로 (jeolmangjeogeuro)

🇸🇦 بيأس (bī'ās)

🇨🇿 beznadějně

🇸🇰 beznádejne

🇨🇳 绝望地 (juéwàng de)

🇸🇮 obupano

🇮🇸 vonlauslega

🇰🇿 үмітсіздікпен (ümítsízḱpen)

🇬🇪 უიმედოდ (uimedod)

🇦🇿 ümidsizcəsinə

🇲🇽 desesperadamente

Etymology

The word 'hopelessly' originated from the Middle English word 'hopeles', which meant 'devoid of hope'. Over time, the adverb 'hopelessly' evolved to describe situations or actions that lack hope or are done in a hopeless manner. The use of 'hopelessly' in English literature dates back to the 14th century, and it continues to be a common adverb in modern language.

See also: hope, hopeful, hopefully, hopefulness, hopefuls, hopeless, hopelessness, hoping.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,536, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.