No. 3,481 in Swedish
chanslösa
Without a chance; hopeless.
In a sentence
De var chanslösa mot det starka motståndet.
They were powerless against the strong opposition.
Here, 'chanslösa' describes being in a situation where one has no chance or opportunity to succeed.
Matchen var så ojämn att det ena laget var chanslöst.
The match was so uneven that one team stood no chance.
In this context, 'chanslöst' is used attributively to suggest that the team could not possibly achieve success or victory.
Med rätt strategi är vi inte chanslösa.
With the right strategy, we are not powerless.
Here, 'chanslösa' is negated, implying hope or potential for success in the right circumstances.
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