hopelessly
adverb
hope·less·ly
ˈhō-pləs-lē 
: in a hopeless manner
—used especially as an intensifier
the formerly despised and hopelessly middle-class game of golf—
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At least this stuff could save the ones who are hopelessly hikikomori-mode.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 24 Oct. 2025
Skattebo’s approach long ago earned him a hopelessly devoted fan base back home.
—Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The Mets were so hopelessly corrupt that they were abolished way back in 1992 – merged into the State Police.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
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Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 24 Oct. 2025
Skattebo’s approach long ago earned him a hopelessly devoted fan base back home.
—Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The Mets were so hopelessly corrupt that they were abolished way back in 1992 – merged into the State Police.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
Just like our readers, we’re hopelessly obsessed with Brooklinen’s internet-famous sheets, throws, and other cozy essentials.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 14 Oct. 2025
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“Hopelessly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hopelessly. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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