hopelessly
word
Definition
In a way that shows there is no hope for improvement or success; often used to show that something is very unlikely to change.
Usage & Nuances
Common in informal and narrative contexts. Often used with feelings ('hopelessly lost'), negative situations, or to exaggerate ('hopelessly in love'). It can intensify both negative and sometimes positive emotions.
Spanish: sin esperanza - irremediablementePortuguese (BR): irremediavelmente - desesperadamentePortuguese (PT): irremediavelmente - desesperadamenteChinese (Simplified): 毫无希望地 - 绝望地Chinese (Traditional): 毫無希望地 - 絕望地Hindi: निराशाजनक रूप से - बिलकुलArabic: بلا أمل - بشكل ميؤوس منهBengali: অপরাহ্নভাবে - আশাহীনভাবেRussian: безнадёжноJapanese: 絶望的にVietnamese: một cách tuyệt vọngKorean: 절망적으로Turkish: umutsuzcaUrdu: بےامیدی سےIndonesian: dengan putus asa
Example Sentences
She fell hopelessly in love with him the first time they met.
natural
She looked hopelessly at the broken computer.
basic
The team was hopelessly behind in the game.
basic
He is hopelessly lost in the city.
basic
I'm hopelessly bad at cooking, but I keep trying.
natural
Without a map, we were hopelessly confused about where to go next.
natural