1. in a way that shows loss of hope or confidence; hopelessly

Examples

• She looked despairingly at the broken car, unsure how she would afford repairs.
• He sighed despairingly as he read the rejection letter from the university.
• The team played despairingly in the final minutes, knowing they had already lost.
• She despairingly searched through her bag for the missing keys.
• He spoke despairingly about his chances of finding a job in the current economy.
• The refugees looked despairingly toward the closed border.
• She despairingly realized she had forgotten her passport at home.