hopelessly
US /ˈhoʊp.ləs.li/
UK /ˈhoʊp.ləs.li/
1.
in a way that shows no hope
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He stared hopelessly at the locked door.
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The situation seemed hopelessly out of control.
2.
without any chance of success or improvement
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The team was hopelessly outmatched by their opponents.
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He was hopelessly in love with her.