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unhopeful

/ʌnˈhoʊp.fəl/

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adjective

/ʌnˈhoʊp.fəl/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее отсутствие надежды или оптимизма; в современном английском используется редко.

An old-fashioned adjective meaning lacking hope or optimism; now rarely used in modern English.

  1. Showing resignation or hopelessnessC1formal

    Displaying a complete lack of hope or expectation for a positive outcome; marked by despair or acceptance of a negative result.

    ruБезнадёжный

    • His unhopeful expression told us he had given up on the search.
    • She gave an unhopeful shrug when asked about the future of the project.
    • The team's unhopeful attitude was evident after their third consecutive loss.

    Synonymsdefeatistdejecteddespairingdespondentdisconsolateforlornhopelesspessimistic

    Antonymsexpectanthopefuloptimistic

Forms
  • more unhopeful comparative form
  • most unhopeful superlative form