Meaning of the word hopelessly in English

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hopelessly

US /ˈhoʊp.ləs.li/
UK /ˈhoʊp.ləs.li/
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Adverb

1.

in a way that shows no hope

Example:
He stared hopelessly at the locked door.
The situation seemed hopelessly out of control.
2.

without any chance of success or improvement

Example:
The team was hopelessly outmatched by their opponents.
He was hopelessly in love with her.
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