kilátástalan

Kilátástalan is a Hungarian adjective that translates to "hopeless," "desperate," or "unforeseen" in English. It is formed from the root word "kilátás," meaning "view" or "prospect." The prefix "ki-" can indicate something coming out or outward, and the suffix "-talan" signifies a lack or absence. Therefore, "kilátástalan" literally suggests a lack of a view or a prospect, leading to the sense of being without hope or a clear future.

The word is commonly used to describe situations, circumstances, or feelings that are bleak, offering no apparent way out or positive outcome. For instance, a "kilátástalan helyzet" refers to a desperate situation. It can also describe a person's emotional state when they feel overwhelmed by difficulties and see no possibility of improvement.

In a broader sense, "kilátástalan" can also be applied to events or futures that are uncertain and potentially negative. It conveys a sense of foreboding or a lack of predictability in a way that is not necessarily optimistic. The term captures a profound sense of despair and the absence of light at the end of the tunnel, emphasizing the bleakness of the outlook.