Learn how to use the comparative “more hopeless” and superlative “most hopeless” with example sentences and differences.

What is the comparative form of “hopeless”?

The comparative form of “hopeless” is “more hopeless”.

Example

The situation seems more hopeless with each passing day.

Example

His attempts to fix the problem only made it more hopeless.

What is the superlative form of “hopeless”?

The superlative form of “hopeless” is “most hopeless”.

Example

Out of all the options, this one seems the most hopeless.

Example

The situation was the most hopeless I've ever seen.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "hopeless" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more hopeless" and "most hopeless" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of lack of hope.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Hopeless" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.

Expressions with similar meanings to “more hopeless”

more desperate

Used to describe something that is more dire or without hope.

Example

Their plea for help became more desperate as time went on.

more futile

Used to indicate that something is more pointless or ineffective.

Example

His efforts to change her mind were more futile than he realized.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most hopeless”

most desperate

Used to describe something that is the most dire or without hope.

Example

Their situation was the most desperate I've ever encountered.

most futile

Used to indicate that something is the most pointless or ineffective.

Example

His attempts to fix the machine were the most futile I've witnessed.

Using than with comparative “more hopeless”

When using the comparative form "more hopeless" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The situation seems more hopeless than before." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of hopelessness in the current situation is higher than the level of hopelessness in the previous situation.

How can I use this expression in context?

“more hopeless” and “most hopeless” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.

• 1. Situations

  The outcome of the trial became more hopeless as new evidence emerged.

  The outcome of the trial became more hopeless as new evidence emerged.

• 2. Efforts

  His attempts to find a job grew more hopeless with each rejection.

  His attempts to find a job grew more hopeless with each rejection.

• 3. Relationships

  Their marriage was the most hopeless I've ever witnessed.

  Their marriage was the most hopeless I've ever witnessed.

• 4. Goals

  Her dreams of becoming an actress seemed more hopeless as time went on.

  Her dreams of becoming an actress seemed more hopeless as time went on.

Related idioms and phrases

A lost cause

Something or someone that is beyond help or cannot be saved.

Example

Trying to convince him to change his mind is a lost cause.

Throw in the towel

To give up or surrender because the situation seems impossible to overcome.

Example

After months of struggling, she finally threw in the towel.