Antonyms of adv hopefully

1 of 2 senses of hopefully

Sense 1
hopefully -- (with hope; in a hopeful manner; "we searched hopefully for a good position")
       Antonym of hopelessly (Sense 3)
      => hopelessly -- (without hope; desperate because there seems no possibility of comfort or success; "he hung his head hopelessly"; "`I must die,' he said hopelessly")

Synonyms of adv hopefully

2 senses of hopefully

Sense 1
hopefully -- (with hope; in a hopeful manner; "we searched hopefully for a good position")

Sense 2
hopefully -- (it is hoped; "hopefully the weather will be fine on Sunday")

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