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Hopelessness

Verb / ˈhəʊplʌsnʌs / Another word for hopelessness — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Hopelessness is a feeling of despair or lack of hope.

Synonyms & similar words

hopefulness despair desolation discouragement gloom depression despondency melancholy sadness misery pessimism defeatism dejection grief anguish sorrow forlornness disheartenment despairingness downheartedness dispiritedness

Example sentences

  1. She felt a deep sense of hopelessness after losing her favorite toy.
  2. The constant rain brought a feeling of hopelessness to the villagers.
  3. His hopelessness was evident in his slumped shoulders and downcast eyes.
  4. The protagonist in the story faced a moment of hopelessness before finding a solution.
  5. Hopelessness can sometimes lead to depression if not addressed.

Quotes

  • In the midst of winter, I found there was within me an invincible summer. - Albert Camus
  • Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness. - Desmond Tutu
  • Where there is no hope, it is incumbent on us to invent it. - Albert Camus

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