This is the 5248th most frequent Dutch word.
kansloos
Without a chance; hopeless.
This sentence uses 'kansloos' to describe an action or attempt as hopeless or without any chance of success.
Hij probeerde het te winnen, maar het was helemaal kansloos.
He tried to win, but it was completely futile.
Here, 'kansloos' is applied to convey a definitive loss in a situation, suggesting no opportunity was available to succeed.
De wedstrijd was kansloos verloren door hun zwakke verdediging.
The match was hopelessly lost due to their weak defense.
In this instance, 'kansloos' describes a personal emotional state of powerlessness or lack of opportunity to change circumstances.