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hopeless

[hohp-lis] / ˈhoʊp lɪs /


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“Myself and colleagues who were working on projects to improve technology in this country are now hopeless and completely unemployed.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

A report from the charity found that 40% of parents receiving its support felt anxious about providing for their children, while one in four reported feeling very low, hopeless or struggling with their mental health.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

“If you’re feeling helpless, if you’re feeling hopeless, if you’re feeling betrayed, if you’re feeling frustrated, if you’re feeling angry — I mean, I know I’ve been,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

This is not necessarily a hopeless situation, but it requires immediate action and sound legal guidance.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

I could tell her how I feel overwhelmed by even the simplest task, or how hopeless I feel on a regular basis.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer




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