despairingly

/dɪˈspɛrɪŋli/
adverb
  1. In a way that shows a complete loss of hope.
    • The teacher sighed despairingly as the students continued to talk.
    • She looked despairingly at the empty wallet in her hand.
    • He shook his head despairingly when he saw the test results.
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