despairingly

[US]/di'spɛəriŋli/
[UK]/dɪˈsp ɛrɪ ŋlɪ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. in a manner showing complete loss of hope; with a feeling of hopeless resignation.

Phrases & Collocations

looked despairingly

sighed despairingly

spoke despairingly

Example Sentences

He despairingly abandoned his search.

That cries to shout despairingly, that tores the heart crack lung voice!

She looked despairingly at the pile of work on her desk.

He sighed despairingly as he realized he had missed the last train.

The refugees stared despairingly at the ruins of their homes.

She cried out despairingly for help as the waves crashed around her.

He shook his head despairingly at the hopeless situation.

The patient's family members looked despairingly at the deteriorating health condition.

She spoke despairingly about the state of the world today.

The team members stared despairingly at the scoreboard, realizing they were far behind.

He gazed despairingly at the empty fridge, wondering what to eat for dinner.

The villagers looked despairingly at the drought-ridden fields, fearing for their crops.

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