Hopeless Definition & Meaning
hopeless
- adjective
- without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success; "in an agony of hopeless grief"; "with a hopeless sigh he sat down"
- of a person unable to do something skillfully; "I'm hopeless at mathematics"
- certain to fail; "the situation is hopeless"
- (informal to emphasize how bad it is) beyond hope of management or reform; "she handed me a hopeless jumble of papers"; "he is a hopeless romantic"
"Hopeless" in song lyrics
See how hopeless is used in real songs:
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"Rock bottom to the lowest, I'm feeling hopeless"
Abstract Rude w/ Moka Only and Prevail — She's Always Right -
"When I look at these lives, and it looks like everything might be hopeless"
Antonious — You Don't Have to Cry -
"Just notice that I know how it feels to be hopeless"
Arsonists — Alive
Words that rhyme with hopeless
Usage tips for "hopeless"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "hopeless" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for hopeless to find words that pair well.
Use "hopeless" in a verse
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does hopeless mean?
- without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success; "in an agony of hopeless grief"; "with a hopeless sigh he sat down" of a person unable to do something skillfully; "I'm hopeless at mathematics" certain to fail; "the situation is hopeless" (informal to emphasize how bad it is) beyond hope of management or reform; "she handed me a hopeless jumble of papers"; "he is a hopeless romantic"
- What part of speech is hopeless?
- Hopeless is an adjective.
- How many definitions does hopeless have?
- Hopeless has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).