hopelessly

English

Etymology

hopeless +‎ -ly

Adverb

hopelessly (comparative more hopelessly, superlative most hopelessly)

  1. In a manner showing no hope
    • 2011 October 15, Owen Phillips, “Stoke 2 - 0 Fulham”, in BBC Sport‎:
      Crouch had earlier hopelessly miskicked an excellent volleyed chance from eight yards out after a delightful Pennant cross.

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