This is the 5248th most frequent Dutch word.
kansloos
Without a chance; hopeless.
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.
Zij voelde zich kansloos in die moeilijke situatie.
She felt helpless in that difficult situation.
This sentence uses 'kansloos' to describe an action or attempt as hopeless or without any chance of success.