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Definitions for despairingly
de·spair·ing·ly
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word despairingly.
Princeton's WordNet
despairingly, despondentlyadverb
with desperation
"`Why can't you understand?,' she asked despairingly"
Wiktionary
despairinglyadverb
In a despairing manner.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Despairinglyadverb
In a manner betokening hopelesness or despondency.
Etymology: from despairing.
He speaks severely and despairingly of our society. Boyle.
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despairingly
Despairingly refers to behavior or actions that are done in a state of complete loss or absence of hope. It conveys a sense of utter disappointment, extreme sadness, or dejection.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of despairingly in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of despairingly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
Examples of despairingly in a Sentence
I have sometimes been wildly, despairingly, acutely miserable ... but through it all I still know quite certainly that just to be alive is a grand thing.
I like living. I have sometimes been wildly, despairingly, acutely miserable, racked with sorrow; but through it all I still know quite certainly that just to be alive is a grand thing.
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