HOPELESSNESS Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word hopelessness. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for HOPELESSNESS
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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 |