The correct spelling of "wast hopeless" is actually "was hopeless". The word "was" is the past tense of the verb "to be" and the word "hopeless" means to have no hope. The pronunciation of "was" is /wʌz/ and "hopeless" is /ˈhoʊpləs/. It's important to use proper spelling and pronunciation in order to communicate effectively, especially in writing. Always double-check your spelling and consult a dictionary if you're unsure of a word's spelling or pronunciation.
There seems to be some confusion with the phrase "wast hopeless". "Wast" is the archaic second-person singular past tense of the verb "be" in Old English. It was commonly used in Middle English literature, but it is not usually seen in modern language.
However, "wast hopeless" appears to be a combination of the archaic term "wast" with the word "hopeless", which means without hope or despairing. There is no specific etymology for this phrase as it seems to be a constructed combination of two words with distinct origins.