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hopelessness

[hohp-lis-nis] / ˈhoʊp lɪs nɪs /


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"Another year of strain, of exhaustion, of hopelessness," Estanislao Mendoza, one of the parents of the 43, told AFP.

From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026

Her pure, warm soprano shone especially in the lament “Lungi da te, mio bene” with its mournful horn accompaniment, as Sifare realizes the hopelessness of his and Aspasia’s love.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026

With more than 40% of U.S. teenagers reporting ongoing feelings of sadness or hopelessness, one child psychologist believes grandparents may be an important part of the solution.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 13, 2026

Unfortunately, that may result in feelings of anger, frustration, anxiety or hopelessness.

From Salon ● Jun. 5, 2026

Finally Linda angrily turned off the radio and just sat at the table with her head resting in the fluff of clean kiddie togs, overcome by an almost pristine sadness, a feeling of hopelessness.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols


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