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Hopeless

usgb/ˈhəʊpləs/Volume
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Emotional Weight

Use 'hopeless' to express a strong, sad emotion when a situation feels uncontrollable.

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After many attempts, they were still hopeless about finding a cure.
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Not Always Literal

'Hopeless' can be exaggerated in casual conversation, not implying true despair.

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I'm hopeless at cooking; I can't even boil water!
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Context Sensitive

The word can be insulting if used to describe people; use with caution.

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Calling someone hopeless can be hurtful, even if said in jest.
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