despairingly
/dɪˈspeərɪŋli/ (bre, ipa) · /dɪˈsperɪŋli/ (ame, ipa)
despairingly — adverb
1. with words, actions, or expression that reveal hope is almost gone and no good r
with words, actions, or expression that reveal hope is almost gone and no good result seems possible.
Jiwoo looked despairingly at the dark bus stop after the last train left.
look despairingly at [problem] after hope ends
Amani asked despairingly whether the clinic could still see her sick son.
ask despairingly whether ... when help seems uncertain
After the flood ruined their shop, Hari spoke despairingly about starting over.
Noor stared despairingly at the exam screen when another answer turned red.
Christopher sighed despairingly when the old van died halfway up the hill.
- dejectedly
weaker; usually follows one setback rather than near-complete hopelessness
- gloomily
focuses on a dark mood or outlook, not necessarily the loss of all hope
- desperately
often stresses urgent need or panic more than the visible tone of hopelessness
- hopelessly
can describe the situation itself as impossible, not just the person's manner
- hopefully
shows belief that a good result is still possible
- confidently
shows trust in success rather than fear of failure
- cheerfully
shows light or positive feeling instead of hopelessness
文法句型
look/speak/ask + despairingly
verb + despairingly
despairingly + about/whether clause
用法筆記
Often modifies looks, questions, or comments after repeated failure or bad news. It is stronger than dejectedly or sadly because it suggests the speaker feels trapped and is close to giving up hope altogether.