despairingly

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Adverbial despairingly has 1 sense

despairingly, despondently - with desperation; "`Why can't you understand?,' she asked despairingly"
Derived from adjective despairing₁

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Despairingly

Definition

Despairingly is an adverb that describes an action or manner performed in a state of extreme hopelessness or distress.

Examples

Adverb:

She looked at the empty stage despairingly, realizing her dreams of performing were shattered.
He sighed despairingly, knowing there was no way to salvage the situation.

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