HOPELESSNESS Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

hopelessness

noun

Definition of hopelessness next

as in desperation

utter loss of hope the fans' hopelessness was dispelled as their team mounted a comeback

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desperation
despair
sadness
sorrow
depression
melancholy
despondency
despondence
forlornness
misery
oppression
agony
slough of despond
pain
unhappiness
sorrowfulness
resignation
despond
gloom
dejection
distress
gloominess
joylessness
mournfulness
acceptance
dreariness
self-pity
blues
pessimism
dumps
cynicism
desolation
blue devils
wretchedness
dolor
downheartedness
self-despair
mopes
doldrums
woe
disconsolateness
dispiritedness
woefulness
dolefulness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

hopefulness
hope
optimism
cheerfulness
cheer
joy
glee
mirth
gayety
happiness
sunniness
elation
gaiety
merriment
euphoria
ecstasy
lightheartedness
joviality
exultation
jollity
exuberance
exhilaration
jubilation
bliss
rapture
joyousness
joyfulness
gladness
gleefulness
mirthfulness
blissfulness
elatedness
rapturousness

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