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despairingly

/dɪˈspeərɪŋli/ adverb · British & US
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What does despairingly mean?

adverb

In a state of despair; hopelessly or extremely unhappy. Used to describe something done with a feeling of hopelessness or desperation.

Example

"She looked at him despairingly, wondering how they would ever get out of this situation."

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