hopeless
/ˈhəʊpləs/ · /ˈhoʊpləs/
CEFR level B2Topic EmotionWord #3373 in the learning path
无望的；绝望的
Definitions
adj. Having no hope, or offering no chance of success.
无望的；绝望的
adj. Very bad at doing something.
极不擅长的；极差的
Example
The situation seemed hopeless until our neighbours offered help.
直到邻居们伸出援手，情况才不再显得毫无希望。
Students who feel hopeless about their academic progress may benefit from individual guidance and achievable learning goals.
对学业进步感到绝望的学生可能会受益于个别指导和可实现的学习目标。
Collocations
- a hopeless situation
- feel hopeless
- hopeless at cooking
- a hopeless case
Word family
- hope (n.)
- hopeful (adj.)
- hopelessly (adv.)
- hopelessness (n.)
Synonyms
- despairing
- futile
Antonyms
- hopeful
Usage tip
“不擅长做某事”用hopeless at doing。
FAQ
- What does hopeless mean?
- Having no hope, or offering no chance of success. Very bad at doing something.
- How is hopeless pronounced?
- UK /ˈhəʊpləs/, US /ˈhoʊpləs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
