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hopelessness

[hohp-lis-nis] / ˈhoʊp lɪs nɪs /
NOUN
despair
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anguish desperation despondency discouragement gloom melancholy misery sorrow
STRONG
dejection despondence disheartenment forlornness ordeal pain trial tribulation wretchedness
WEAK
dashed hopes desperateness despond
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cheer contentment encouragement happiness joy
STRONG
comfort peace pleasure

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