Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
despairingly
adverb
/dɪˈspɛrɪŋli/
Definition
In a manner that shows a loss of hope or confidence.
Examples
- She looked at the empty fridge despairingly.
- He sighed despairingly, feeling as though nothing would ever improve.
- Despairingly, they searched for any sign of life in the deserted town.
Meaning
Despairingly describes the way someone may be expressing hopelessness or extreme sadness about a situation.
Synonyms
- hopelessly
- despondently
- miserably
- forlornly
