hopelessness
adjectiveHow to pronounce hopelessness:
Definition of hopelessness:
- hopelessness (adjective):
- having no expectation of good or success despairing
Synonyms for hopelessness:
agony
dejection
depression
despair
desperation
despond
despondence
despondency
discouragement
forlornness
gloominess
melancholy
misery
oppression
pain
pessimism
resignation
sadness
slough of despond
sorrow
sorrowfulness
unhappiness
Antonyms for hopelessness:
advantage
animation
anticipation
approval
assurance
beatitude
belief
benefit
blessing
bliss
blissfulness
blitheness
brightness
calm
calmness
carefreeness
catalyst
cautiousness
cheer
cheerfulness
cheeriness
cloud nine
collectedness
comfort
composure
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