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")