Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

HOPEFULS Antonyms

There are 9 antonyms of the word hopefuls. (opposite meanings)
Also try opposite words for..
hope

Best Opposite Words For HOPEFULS

Expand?WordSave?Synonyms..UsageType
hopeless
adjectiveadj
adjective

• without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success

adjective satellite

• of a person unable to do something skillfully

• certain to fail

• (informal to emphasize how bad it is) beyond hope of management or reform

cynical
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others

defeated
verbv
adjective

• beaten or overcome; not victorious

noun

• people who are defeated

adjective satellite

• disappointingly unsuccessful

dejected
adjectiveadj
adjective

• affected or marked by low spirits

despairing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

discouraged
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• made less hopeful or enthusiastic

• lacking in resolution

disheartened
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• made less hopeful or enthusiastic

pessimistic
adjectiveadj
adjective

• expecting the worst possible outcome

resigned
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

• give up or retire from a position

• part with a possession or right

• accept as inevitable

Alternatives for HOPELESS

Alternatives for CYNICAL

Alternatives for DEFEATED

Alternatives for DEJECTED

Alternatives for DESPAIRING

Alternatives for DISCOURAGED

Alternatives for DISHEARTENED

Alternatives for PESSIMISTIC

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen