"Utter hopelessness" means feeling completely devoid of any hope, having no chance or belief in a positive outcome. It conveys a deep sense of despair and a belief that there is no way things can get better. Full definition
Endless rows of dogs shivering in the bitter cold on freezing metal bars, a look of utter hopelessness in their eyes. (hsi.org)
Katja is put through the ultimate wringer throughout the film, constantly veering between utter hopelessness and defiant anger; it would be easy to fall into the trap of portraying a woman suffering such unspeakable horrors by resorting to hysterics. (filminquiry.com)
Camp X-Ray has too narrow a scope to offer much; yet it's impossible not to be affected by its depiction of utter hopelessness for those... (theartsdesk.com)