Korean Dictionary
How to say “Hopeless” in Korean
절망하다
Jeolmanghada
IntermediateEmotions
Usage & Context
Expresses complete loss of hope. A serious emotional state used in both casual and clinical contexts. 절망적이다 (it's hopeless) is heard in dramatic K-drama moments. Korean culture increasingly emphasizes mental health awareness around this emotion.
Example Sentence
아무리 노력해도 안 되니까 절망스러워요.
No matter how hard I try, nothing works — I feel hopeless.
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