What is another word for Hopelessness? – 111 Hopelessness Synonyms

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Synonyms & Similar Words

despair desperation despondency gloom bleakness discouragement depression sadness sorrow melancholy moroseness pessimism nihilism futility helplessness powerlessness worthlessness despairing hopeless despondent demoralized disheartened dejected downtrodden crushed defeated demoralization desperation desolation

Meaning of Hopelessness

According to the Oxford English Dictionary, hopelessness refers to a state of having no hope, a feeling of despair or despondency.

Definitions

Merriam-Webster defines hopelessness as a state of being without hope, a feeling of desperation or desolation.
The Cambridge Dictionary describes hopelessness as a feeling of having no hope or confidence that a situation will improve.

Example Uses

The patient felt a sense of hopelessness after being diagnosed with a terminal illness.
The economic downturn brought a feeling of hopelessness to the community, with many businesses closing and jobs being lost.
The novel explores the theme of hopelessness and despair in a post-apocalyptic world.

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