Antonyms for hopelessness


Grammar : Noun
Spell : hohp-lis
Phonetic Transcription : ˈhoʊp lɪs


Definition of hopelessness

Origin :
  • 1560s, from hope (n.) + -less. Related: Hopelessly; hopelessness.
  • noun despair
Example sentences :
  • He realized its hopelessness when K. lapsed into whimsical humor.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • It was as if he must make up for long arrears of hopelessness.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • An expression of pain, and hopelessness, and sorrow swept across his features.
  • Extract from : « The Monster Men » by Edgar Rice Burroughs
  • Hopelessness had dulled every sense: not even a start at the sound of his voice!
  • Extract from : « Miracles of Our Lord » by George MacDonald
  • And through it all a great despair and hopelessness sounded in his voice.
  • Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • "I do not know," he said, his voice dreary with the despair of centuries of hopelessness.
  • Extract from : « There is a Reaper ... » by Charles V. De Vet
  • The hopelessness of the position for a moment almost overwhelmed her.
  • Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • Ceaselessly his thoughts revolved about the hopelessness of his situation.
  • Extract from : « Two Thousand Miles Below » by Charles Willard Diffin
  • Solange turned to him, her grief-ridden face stony in its hopelessness.
  • Extract from : « Louisiana Lou » by William West Winter
  • He groaned as he realized the hopelessness of the situation.
  • Extract from : « Melomaniacs » by James Huneker

Synonyms for hopelessness

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