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