Answer: hopeless

AnswerCrossword Clue
HOPELESS

Down in the mouth

HOPELESS

What the situation is without Bob?

HOPELESS

Like a lost cause

HOPELESS
Certain to fail
HOPELESS
Futile
HOPELESSTo no avail
HOPELESSDesperate Brazilian sports star taken in by one of the Cartwrights (8)
HOPELESSLost
HOPELESSNonviable
HOPELESSBeyond repair
HOPELESSDespairing
HOPELESSInspiring prayers to St. Jude, perhaps