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Synonyms of hopelessness

7 similar words · 6 opposite words

Another word for hopelessness is despair. Other synonyms of hopelessness are desperation and despondency. The opposite of hopelessness is optimism.

Synonyms and similar words for hopelessness

nounThe state of having no hope, being unhopeful.

  • despairLoss of hope; utter hopelessness; complete despondency.
  • desperationA state of despair, or utter hopelessness; abandonment of hope.
  • despondencyThe loss of hope or confidence; despair or dejection.
  • pessimism

nounMore synonyms

  • unhopeAbsence or lack of hope; hopelessness; despair.
  • despond archaicDespondency.
  • wanhope UK, archaicLack of hope; hopelessness; despair.

Opposite of hopelessness

nounThe state of having no hope, being unhopeful.

nounMore antonyms

  • respairFresh hope; recovery from despair.

Meaning of hopelessness

  1. noun The state of having no hope, being unhopeful.
  2. noun Lack of potential.

Full definition of hopelessness

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Questions about synonyms of hopelessness

What is another word for hopelessness?
Hopelessness has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as despair, desperation and despondency.
What is the opposite of hopelessness?
The opposite of hopelessness is optimism. Other antonyms of hopelessness are hopefulness and hope.
What does hopelessness mean?
Hopelessness means the state of having no hope, being unhopeful.

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