Synonyms for Hopeless (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (not having or showing or requiring special skill or proficiency):
unskilled
WordNet sense 2 (not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with):
impossible
WordNet sense 3 (unable to function; without help):
helpless, lost
WordNet sense 4 (marked by or showing hopelessness):
forlorn
WordNet sense 5 (without or almost without hope):
despondent
WordNet sense 6 (arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope):
despairing, desperate
WordNet sense 7 (showing utter resignation or hopelessness):
abject, unhopeful
WordNet sense 8 (having undesirable or negative qualities):
bad
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