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Meaning of despairingly
The primary meaning of "despairingly" is to feel or express a state of hopelessness or desperation.
Etymology of despairingly
The word "despairingly" originates from the Old French word "desesperer," which means to lose hope, and the suffix "-ly," indicating a manner or state.
The term has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe a state of hopelessness or desperation, often in relation to a situation or circumstance.
Synonyms
desperately
hopelessly
woefully
miserably
wretchedly
pitifully
sadly
sorrowfully
grief-stricken
heartbroken
crushed
defeated
demoralized
disheartened
discouraged
dispirited
distraught
forlorn
futilely
helplessly
inconsolably
lamentably
mournfully
painfully
pleadingly
regretfully
remorsefully
resignedly
sorrowingly
unhappily
woefully
Definitions
- Feeling or showing despair, a state of hopelessness or desperation, often characterized by a sense of having no hope or chance of improvement.
- * Used to describe an action or expression that conveys a sense of giving up or losing all hope.
Usage Examples
- She looked at her failed exam results despairingly, feeling as though she had no chance of passing the course.
- * He searched for a job despairingly, applying to countless positions without receiving a single offer.
Antonyms
hopefully
optimistically
positively
confidently
cheerfully
encouragingly
helpfully
inspiringly
constructively
creatively
determinedly
energetically
enthusiastically
expectantly
hopefully
joyfully
positively
productively
promisingly
reassuringly
successfully
triumphantly