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Hopeless
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Simple meaning
What does Hopeless mean?
Hopeless means having little or no hope.
Dictionary definition
Hopeless means having no hope, or seeming very unlikely to improve or succeed.
Example sentences
Hopeless in a sentence
easy
The puzzle looked hopeless until we found a clue.
medium
A kind friend helped him feel less hopeless.
hard
The story shows that a hopeless situation can change when people work together.
Synonyms
Words like Hopeless
discouragedFeeling low because success seems unlikely.
impossibleSeeming unable to happen or be done.
Antonyms
Opposite words
Word family
Hopeless word family
Base word
hopeless
adverb
hopelessly
In a way that shows little or no hope.
noun
hopelessness
The feeling or state of having no hope.
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Quick practice
Try Hopeless
Practice 1
What does hopeless mean?
Hopeless means having little or no hope.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to hopeless?
Hopeless can describe feeling deeply discouraged.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses hopeless correctly?
Hopeless describes a lack of hope.
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