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utterly hopeless
/ˈʌtərli ˈhəʊpləs/
completely without hope
After multiple failed attempts, he felt utterly hopeless about his job prospects.
He felt completely without hope after many unsuccessful job applications.
informal
Completely without hope or possibility of improvement
The team was utterly hopeless in the final match, losing by a huge margin.
The team had no chance of winning and lost badly.
She felt utterly hopeless after receiving the bad news.
She felt completely without hope after hearing the unfortunate news.
This phrase emphasizes a total lack of hope or possibility of success.
Collocations
feel utterly hopelessto feel completely without hopebe utterly hopelessto have no chance of success
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Emphasis
The word 'utterly' intensifies the meaning of 'hopeless,' making it stronger than just saying 'hopeless.'
Gold Rule
Context
Use this phrase to describe extreme despair or a situation with no possible improvement.
Word Origin
Derived from the adverb 'utterly' (completely) and the adjective 'hopeless' (without hope).
Usage Notes
This phrase is often used to describe a situation or person that has no chance of improvement or success. It is commonly used in informal contexts to express strong emotions of despair.
Word Breakdown
utterly
completely
adverbhopeless
without hope
adjectiveEnglish Dictionary