Meaning & Definition of word "Hopeless"

Hopeless

/ˈhoʊpləs/

1. Feeling or causing despair; without hope.
- Example: After failing the exam multiple times, she felt hopeless about ever passing.
2. Incapable of being changed or improved.
- Example: The situation in the flooded town seemed hopeless, with no immediate help in sight.
3. Describing something that has no chance of success.
- Example: Trying to convince him to change his mind felt like a hopeless endeavor.

●From hope + -less, meaning 'without hope'.

hopeless romantic:

A person who is overly idealistic about love, often to the point of unrealistic expectations.

hopeless case:

A person or situation that is beyond help or improvement.

hopeless situation:

A circumstance that appears unresolvable.

despair:

The complete loss or absence of hope.

despondent:

In low spirits from loss of hope or courage.

pessimistic:

Having a tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.

Meaning: Throwing in the towel

● Example Sentence: After several failed attempts, she decided to throw in the towel and accept the situation as hopeless.

Meaning: Dead in the water

● Example Sentence: The project was dead in the water, with no hope of saving it.