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despairingly Synonyms

Another word for despairingly

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• adverb (Context 1)

In a manner that shows or expresses a complete loss of hope.

Usage Example

"She looked hopelessly at the pile of unanswered letters on her desk."

Strongest
hopelessly
despondently
Strong
forlornly
dejectedly
desperately
disconsolately
gloomily
Weak
dismally

Opposites of despairingly

The opposite of despairingly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

hopefully
optimistically
confidently
cheerfully
expectantly
See all opposites of despairingly

• Nearby Words

desolation
despair
despairing
despairingly
desperado
desperate
desperately

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Despairingly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/despairingly
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