Meaning of the word despairingly in English

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despairingly

US /dɪˈsper.ɪŋ.li/
UK /dɪˈspeə.rɪŋ.li/

Adverb

in a way that shows no hope; hopelessly

Example:
He looked at the empty refrigerator despairingly.
She sighed despairingly, knowing there was nothing more she could do.