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UNHOPEFUL

Dictionary entry overview: What does unhopeful mean?

• UNHOPEFUL (adjective)
The adjective UNHOPEFUL has 1 sense:

1. showing utter resignation or hopelessness

Familiarity information: UNHOPEFUL used as an adjective is very rare.

Dictionary entry details

• UNHOPEFUL (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Showing utter resignation or hopelessness

Synonyms:

unhopeful; resigned; abject

Context example:

abject surrender

Similar:

hopeless (without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success)

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