hopelessness
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of hopelessness
First recorded in 1805–10; hopeless ( def. ) + -ness ( def. )
Example Sentences
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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
He sees "a lot of hopelessness out there for the ability to stay in this state, stay in this city in particular," he says.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
It’s the jaded who succumb to violence and hopelessness, dragging everyone down with them.
From Salon ● Jun. 13, 2026
I didn’t know what to do with the sense of hopelessness and despair that plagued me.
From "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement" by Carolyn Maull McKinstry
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