Hopelessly

/ˈhoʊpləsli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a manner showing despair or lack of hope.

She looked hopelessly at the shattered vase, knowing it could not be repaired.

In an utterly ineffectual or futile way.

He tried hopelessly to convince her to change her mind, but she had already made her decision.

So deeply or completely that there is no possibility of improvement.

After failing the exam twice, he felt hopelessly unqualified for the course.

With no expectations of success.

They searched hopelessly for the missing dog, calling its name into the void.

In a way that indicates total surrender to despair.

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.

Totally out of options or ideas.

I'm hopelessly stuck on this math problem.

In a very bad or desperate situation.

After the breakup, he felt hopelessly single.