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HOPELESSNESS Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word hopelessness. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word hopelessness. (close relations)
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dejection
nounn
noun

• a state of melancholy depression

• solid excretory product evacuated from the bowels

despair
nounn
noun

• a state in which all hope is lost or absent

• the feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well

verb

• abandon hope; give up hope; lose heart

desperation
nounn
noun

• a state in which all hope is lost or absent

• desperate recklessness

despondency
nounn
noun

• feeling downcast and disheartened and hopeless

discouragement
nounn
noun

• the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

• the expression of opposition and disapproval

• the act of discouraging

helplessness
nounn
noun

• powerlessness revealed by an inability to act

• the state of needing help from something

• a feeling of being unable to manage

powerlessness
nounn
noun

• the quality of lacking strength or power; being weak and feeble

resignation
nounn
noun

• acceptance of despair

• the act of giving up (a claim or office or possession etc.)

• a formal document giving notice of your intention to resign

Best Hypernyms For HOPELESSNESS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for hopelessness, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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despair

Alternatives for DEJECTION

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