Hopeless
Hopeless adjective - Not capable of being cured or reformed.
Persistent and hopeless are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Persistent" instead an adjective "Hopeless".
Persistent
Persistent adjective - Continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement.
Hopeless and persistent are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hopeless" instead an adjective "Persistent".
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