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forlorn hope

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun forlorn hope has 1 sense
  1. forlorn hope - a hopeless or desperate enterprise
    --1 is a kind of
    enterprise, endeavor, endeavour

Definitions from the Web

Forlorn Hope


Description:

Forlorn hope refers to a group of soldiers or adventurers who face great danger or odds, typically as a last resort or desperate attempt.


Senses:

  1. Noun: A small group of soldiers sent on a dangerous mission.
  2. Noun: A desperate or hopeless undertaking.
  3. Adjective: Describing a feeling of sadness, hopelessness, or abandonment.

Sample Sentences:

Noun - Sense 1:

The general ordered a forlorn hope to silently infiltrate the enemy camp and sabotage their ammunition supply.


Noun - Sense 2:

Starting a business during a recession is often considered a forlorn hope, but she was determined to defy the odds.


Adjective:

The grey and desolate landscape reflected her forlorn hope for a brighter future.


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