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HOPELESS

(adj., adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Hopeless.

How to pronounce hopeless:

US

Hopeless - as an adjective

Without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success

Example: "In an agony of hopeless grief"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
hopeful

Hopeless - as an adjective satellite

Of a person unable to do something skillfully

Example: "I'm hopeless at mathematics"

Certain to fail

Example: "The situation is hopeless"

(informal to emphasize how bad it is) beyond hope of management or reform

Example: "She handed me a hopeless jumble of papers"

Example Sentences

"She felt hopeless about finding a job after sending out countless resumes."
"The situation seemed hopeless as they were trapped on the deserted island."
"He was in a hopeless state of despair after the sudden loss of his loved one."
"The patient's condition was declared hopeless by the doctor."
"They faced a hopeless battle against the powerful enemy forces."
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Word Game Points

Is HOPELESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hopeless is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HOPELESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is HOPELESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hopeless is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HOPELESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is HOPELESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hopeless is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HOPELESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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