hopelessly

hopelessly

modif.

1. Without hope

   cynically, pessimistically, despondently, despairingly, dejectedly, disconsolately, desperately, mechanically, automatically, emptily, spiritlessly, darkly, gloomily, dismally, desolately, down in the mouth*, under the weather*, fit to be tied*; see also sadly.

   Antonyms confidently, hopefully*, expectantly.

2. Giving small ground for hope

   impossibly, incurably, desperately, fatally, unavailingly, unfortunately, badly, without a chance in the world*, with all odds against*.