Antonyms for hopeless

Grammar : Adj

Spell : hohp-lis

Phonetic Transcription : ˈhoʊp lɪs

Definition of hopeless

Origin : 1560s, from hope (n.) + -less. Related: Hopelessly; hopelessness.

adj futile, pessimistic

Example sentences :

He knew that his case was hopeless, and he would not thaw even to the priest.
Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge

In a land of great wealth, families must not live in hopeless poverty.
Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various

But four against one—and such a four as these—was hopeless odds.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

Still remained that hopeless question: What should he do with himself?
Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden

It is the sensible schemes, unfortunately, that are hopeless in England.
Extract from : « A Treatise on Parents and Children » by George Bernard Shaw

Things were not right, but, after all, they were not hopeless.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

There was so much that was hopeless in his eyes that he did not want her to see.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

He had almost given up looking for Alan; it seemed so hopeless.
Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser

A hopeless air of utter defeat came into the thin, sharp face.
Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser

To get justice, or even an intelligent hearing, from these people, was hopeless.
Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic

Synonyms for hopeless

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