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hopeless

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2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

hopeless

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

hopeless is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, hopeless is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofhopeless

1adjective
  • Without hope; despairing; not expecting anything positive.
  • Giving no ground of hope; promising nothing desirable; desperate.

    Example: "a hopeless cause"

  • Without talent, not skilled

    Example: "He's a hopeless writer, but can draw very well."

  • (of an adverse condition) Incurable.

    Example: "He is a hopeless idler."

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