futureless

/'fju:tʃəlis/

Thân thiện

A young man stares out a window with a futureless expression.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Having no prospect or hope of a future: Describes a situation, condition, or person for whom there is no expectation of improvement, success, or a positive time to come.

Usage

The adjective "futureless" is used to describe a state of complete hopelessness regarding what is to come. It often implies a permanent or seemingly inescapable condition with no positive outlook.

Examples

• The refugees felt futureless in the overcrowded camp with no path to resettlement.
• After the factory closed, the town's economy seemed futureless.
• He viewed his dead-end job as a futureless occupation.

Advanced Usage

• "A futureless existence": A life devoid of hope, opportunity, or positive change.
  • The documentary portrayed the futureless existence of those trapped in extreme poverty.
• Used in sociological or critical contexts to describe systemic failures.
  • The report warned of creating a futureless generation if educational reforms were not implemented.

Variants and Related Words

• Future (n): The time that is to come.
• Futurity (n): The future time; a future event.
• Futuristic (adj): Having or involving very modern technology or design.

Synonyms

• Hopeless: Having no expectation of good or success.
• Bleak: Not hopeful or encouraging; unlikely to have a favorable outcome.
• Desperate: Having little hope of a positive result.

Antonyms

• Promising: Showing signs of future success.
• Hopeful: Feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event.
• Bright (as in a bright future): Full of promise and positivity.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. having no prospect or hope of a future