Despairingly

Examples

• You haven't a bit of proper pride, and never will learn when to hold your tongue and when to speak, said Amy despairingly. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
• She looked despairingly up and down the dreary thoroughfare. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
• Yes, sobbed Meg despairingly. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
• There Beth's voice gave way, and clinging to her sister, she cried so despairingly that Jo was frightened. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
• Down went Jo's face into the wet handkerchief, and she cried despairingly, for she had kept up bravely till now and never shed a tear. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
• Her eyes travelled despairingly about the room--they lit on the bell, and she remembered that help was in call. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
• I inquired despairingly, for I was both tired and spiritless. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
• I am not dressed, cried I, glancing despairingly at my dark merino. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
• He is gone,' sobbed Bella indignantly, despairingly, in fifty ways at once, with her arms round Mrs Boffin's neck. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
• The voice that was praying for me faltered and sank low--then rose on a sudden, and called affrightedly, called despairingly to me to come away. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.

Checker: Noelle