Meaning & Definition of word "Hopelessly"

Hopelessly

/ˈhoʊpləsli/

1. In a manner showing despair or lack of hope.
- Example: She looked hopelessly at the shattered vase, knowing it could not be repaired.
2. In an utterly ineffectual or futile way.
- Example: He tried hopelessly to convince her to change her mind, but she had already made her decision.
3. So deeply or completely that there is no possibility of improvement.
- Example: After failing the exam twice, he felt hopelessly unqualified for the course.
4. With no expectations of success.
- Example: They searched hopelessly for the missing dog, calling its name into the void.
5. In a way that indicates total surrender to despair.
- Example: She sighed hopelessly as she read the rejection letter from her dream job.

Derived from 'hopeless' + the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

hopeless case:

A person or situation that is beyond help or improvement.

hopeless romantic:

Someone who has a strong desire for romance, often despite past disappointments.

hopeless:

Without hope; feeling despair.

despair:

The complete loss or absence of hope.

despondent:

In low spirits from loss of hope or courage.

Meaning: Totally out of options or ideas.

Example Sentence: I'm hopelessly stuck on this math problem.

Meaning: In a very bad or desperate situation.

Example Sentence: After the breakup, he felt hopelessly single.