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DESPAIR Antonyms

There are 10 antonyms of the word despair. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For DESPAIR

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hope
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a specific instance of feeling hopeful

• United States comedian (born in England) who appeared in films with Bing Crosby (1903-2003)

• the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled

• grounds for feeling hopeful about the future

• someone (or something) on which expectations are centered

• one of the three Christian virtues

verb

• expect and wish

• be optimistic; be full of hope; have hopes

• intend with some possibility of fulfilment

assurance
nounn
noun

• freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

• a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something

• a statement intended to inspire confidence

• a British term for some kinds of insurance

comfort
nounn
noun

• a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

• a feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment

• the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction

• a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state

• satisfaction or physical well-being provided by a person or thing

• bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together

• assistance, such as that provided to an enemy or to a known criminal

verb

• give moral or emotional strength to

• lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate

confidence
nounn
noun

• freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

• a feeling of trust (in someone or something)

• a state of confident hopefulness that events will be favorable

• a trustful relationship

• a secret that is confided or entrusted to another

contentment
nounn
noun

• happiness with one's situation in life

encouragement
nounn
noun

• the expression of approval and support

• the act of giving hope or support to someone

• the feeling of being encouraged

faith
nounn
noun

• a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

• complete confidence in a person or plan etc

• an institution to express belief in a divine power

• loyalty or allegiance to a cause or a person

happiness
nounn
noun

• state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

• emotions experienced when in a state of well-being

joy
nounn
noun

• the emotion of great happiness

• something or someone that provides a source of happiness

verb

• feel happiness or joy

• make glad or happy

optimism
nounn
noun

• the optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well

• a general disposition to expect the best in all things

Alternatives for HOPE

Alternatives for ASSURANCE

Alternatives for COMFORT

Alternatives for CONFIDENCE

Alternatives for CONTENTMENT

Alternatives for ENCOURAGEMENT

Alternatives for FAITH

Alternatives for HAPPINESS

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