lose hope

/luːz hoʊp/

to stop believing that something good will happen

After years of trying, she began to lose hope of finding a cure.

She stopped believing that a cure would be found.

general

To stop believing that something positive will happen or that a desired outcome is possible

The team lost hope of winning the championship after the key player got injured.

They no longer believed they could win after their best player was hurt.

Don't lose hope—sometimes things take time to improve.

Keep believing that things will get better, even if it's slow.

This phrase is often used to describe emotional states when facing difficult or prolonged challenges.

Collocations

lose hope into stop believing in something or someonelose hope ofto stop expecting something to happen

to stop believing in the possibility of something

to continue believing in a positive outcome

Use 'lose hope' when describing a shift from optimism to pessimism, often in emotional or challenging situations.

While 'lose hope' is a powerful phrase, overusing it can diminish its impact. Use it sparingly for maximum effect.

The phrase combines the verb 'lose' (to no longer have) with 'hope' (a feeling of expectation and desire for something to happen).

This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to express a loss of optimism or faith in a positive outcome.

lose

to no longer have

verb

hope

a feeling of expectation and desire

noun

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