hopelessness
Hopelessness (noun) means a complete lack of hope; despair. Example: “A deep sense of hopelessness settled over the town after the factory closed.”
How to use hopelessness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe feeling of having no hope left.
Word forms
hopelessnesses plural
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A deep sense of _____ settled over the town after the factory closed.
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.