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hopeless

The correct spelling is hopeless.

How to pronounce hopeless

/ˈhəʊplɪs/
adjective

IPA: /ˈhəʊplɪs/

Say it like: Hop-ele-ss

The correct spelling is hopeless. Without hope; despairing; not expecting anything positive. For example: "a hopeless cause"

Usage Examples

a hopeless cause

He's a hopeless writer, but can draw very well.

He is a hopeless idler.

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Without hope; despairing; not expecting anything positive.
  2. 2.Giving no ground of hope; promising nothing desirable; desperate.
  3. 3.Without talent, not skilled
  4. 4.(of an adverse condition) Incurable.

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