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hopeless

IPA: /ˈhoʊpləs/

KK: /ˈhoʊpləs/

adjective

Definition: Describing a situation or feeling where there is no hope or possibility of improvement.

Example: After failing the exam for the third time, she felt completely hopeless about her future.

hopelessly

IPA: /ˈhoʊpləsli/

KK: /ˈhoʊpləsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a lack of hope or expectation for a positive outcome.

Example: She looked at the broken machine hopelessly, knowing it couldn't be fixed.

hopelessness

IPA: /ˈhoʊpləsnəs/

KK: /ˈhoʊpləsnəs/

noun

Definition: A feeling of having no hope or being in a state of despair.

Example: After losing his job, he fell into a deep sense of hopelessness.

hoping

IPA: /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/

KK: /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Filled with or inspiring a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen.

Example: She had a hoping look in her eyes as she waited for the news.

noun

Definition: The feeling of wanting something to happen or believing that it will happen.

Example: Her hoping for a better future kept her motivated.

verb

Definition: To want something to happen or to be true, often with a feeling of expectation.

Example: I am hoping to see my friends this weekend.

hopingly

IPA: /ˈhoʊpɪŋli/

KK: /ˈhoʊpɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows hope or optimism about something happening.

Example: She looked at the sky hopefully, waiting for the rain to stop.

horizontal

IPA: /həˈrɪzəntəl/

KK: /hɔr'ɪzəntəl/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is flat and level, running from side to side rather than up and down.

Example: The table was set up in a horizontal position to make it easier for everyone to reach the food.

noun

Definition: A line, plane, or object that is level and parallel to the ground, not sloping up or down.

Example: The table was placed in a horizontal position to ensure stability.

hormonal

IPA: /hɔːˈmoʊ.nəl/

KK: /hɔrˈmoʊnəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to hormones, which are substances in the body that control various functions and processes.

Example: Many teenagers experience hormonal changes during puberty.

hormonally

IPA: /hɔːˈmoʊnəli/

KK: /hɔrˈmoʊnəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to hormones, which are substances in the body that control various functions and processes.

Example: The changes in her mood were hormonally influenced during her menstrual cycle.

hormone

IPA: /ˈhɔːrmoʊn/

KK: /ˈhɔrˌmoʊn/

noun

Definition: A chemical substance made by the body that travels through the blood to control and regulate various functions, such as growth, metabolism, and mood.

Example: Insulin is a hormone that helps regulate blood sugar levels.

hormonelike

IPA: /hɔːrˈmoʊnlaɪk/

KK: /hɔrˈmoʊnˌlaɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having characteristics similar to a hormone or relating to hormones.

Example: Certain foods contain hormonelike substances that can affect our mood.

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