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hopelessness

3 antonyms and opposites of hopelessness, grouped by meaning.

Noun — A complete lack of hope; despair.

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How to use hopelessness

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feelings of hopelessness a sense of hopelessness

Etymology

From hopeless + -ness.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “hopelessness” mean?

The word “hopelessness” means a complete lack of hope; despair. In plain terms, the feeling of having no hope left.

How do you use “hopelessness” in a sentence?

Here is “hopelessness” used in a sentence: “A deep sense of hopelessness settled over the town after the factory closed.”

What is the opposite of “hopelessness”?

The opposite of “hopelessness” — its antonyms — are hope, hopefulness and respair.

What part of speech is “hopelessness”?

“Hopelessness” is a noun.

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