despairing

/dɪˈspɛrɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Feeling or showing a complete loss of hope.
    • His despairing voice made everyone in the room feel sad.
    • She gave him a despairing look when he said they were lost.
    • The despairing refugees waited for news of their missing families.
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