How many syllables in unhopeful?

There are 3 syllables in the word unhopeful.

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Divide unhopeful into syllables:

un · hope · ful

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Definition of unhopeful:

unhopeful (adjective):: not having, feeling, or inspiring hope not hopeful; adjective. showing utter resignation or hopelessness.

Synonyms for unhopeful:

hopeless

Antonyms for unhopeful:

buoyant rosy encouraging cheerful hopeful positive optimistic upbeat favorable heartening

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