ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Hopelessly

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈhoʊplɪsli/ · Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Hopelessly is an adverb meaning In a manner showing no hope.

Meaning

In a manner showing no hope.

Example Sentences

Crouch had earlier hopelessly miskicked an excellent volleyed chance from eight yards out after a delightful Pennant cross.
The whole covey of victims was thus netted; the household ruin was thus full and orbicular; and in that proportion the tendency of men and women, flutter as they might, would be helplessly and hopelessly to sink into the all-conquering hands of the mighty murderer.

Synonyms for hopelessly

Depending on context, synonyms include dispiritedly.

Antonyms for hopelessly

Common opposites include hopefully.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include dispiritedly, disappointingly, unfortunately, badly, desperately, awfully.

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