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hopeless

/ˈhoʊplɛs/ adjective · British & US
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What does hopeless mean?

adjective

Having no hope; without a chance of success or improvement. Feeling hopeless is a state of mind in which one feels that things cannot improve or get better.

Example

"The team's hopeless performance in the final match led to their elimination from the tournament."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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