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
The toxic result is a deepening sense of hopelessness among younger people.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 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
The air between them was a dead place, as though both of them were carrying their hopelessness before them, hoping for the other to dash it away.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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