Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hopeless
adjective
/ˈhoʊp.ləs/
Definition
Having no hope; feeling despair.
Examples
- After several failed attempts to fix the car, she felt hopeless.
- He looked into the barren fields and felt a hopelessness settle in.
- Despite the challenges, she refused to let herself become hopeless.
Meaning
When someone feels that there is no possibility of a positive outcome or improvement in a situation, they are often described as feeling hopeless.
Synonyms
- despairing
- bleak
- forlorn
- desperate
- pessimistic
