What does hopelessness mean?
Hopelessness means A lack of hope; despair..
Hopelessness
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
A lack of hope; despair..
Example Sentences
Depression can induce an overwhelming sense of sadness and hopelessness.
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.
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.
Synonyms for hopelessness
Antonyms for hopelessness
Related Words
Word Forms
- hopelessnesses
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for hopelessness?
Common synonyms include despair, desperation, despond, despondency.
What is the opposite of hopelessness?
Possible antonyms include hope, hopefulness, respair.
How do you use hopelessness in a sentence?
Depression can induce an overwhelming sense of sadness and hopelessness.
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