Hopelessness

Quick meaning: Hopelessness is a noun meaning A lack of hope; despair.

Meaning

A lack of hope; despair.

Example Sentences

Depression can induce an overwhelming sense of sadness and hopelessness.

On the app I’d ultimately go with, I presented myself truthfully, as a Republican-curious woman tired of the Democrats’ hopelessness and constant pivoting during a highly charged election year.

The survey found increasing mental health challenges, experiences of violence, and suicidal thoughts and behavior among all teens. More than 40% of high school students said that feelings of sadness or hopelessness prevented them from engaging in their regular activities for at least two weeks of the year.

Word Forms

• hopelessnesses

Synonyms for hopelessness

Depending on context, synonyms include despair, desperation, despond, despondency, unhope, wanhope.

Antonyms for hopelessness

Common opposites include hope, hopefulness, respair.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include despair, desperation, despondency, discouragement, misery, disappointment.

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