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Antonyms
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1. hopeless
adjective. ['ˈhoʊpləs'] without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success.
Synonyms
Etymology
- hopeless (English)
- -less (English)
- -leas (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- hope (English)
- hope (Middle English (1100-1500))
2. hopeless
adjective. ['ˈhoʊpləs'] of a person unable to do something skillfully.
Synonyms
Etymology
- hopeless (English)
- -less (English)
- -leas (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- hope (English)
- hope (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. hopeless
adjective. ['ˈhoʊpləs'] (informal to emphasize how bad it is) beyond hope of management or reform.
Synonyms
Etymology
- hopeless (English)
- -less (English)
- -leas (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- hope (English)
- hope (Middle English (1100-1500))