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DESPONDENCE Antonyms

There are 5 antonyms of the word despondence. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For DESPONDENCE

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elation
nounn
noun

• an exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression

• a feeling of joy and pride

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

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

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 ELATION

Alternatives for HAPPINESS

Alternatives for HOPE

Alternatives for JOY

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