hopelessness
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of hopelessness
First recorded in 1805–10; hopeless ( def. ) + -ness ( def. )
Example Sentences
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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
He added there was a "sense of hopelessness that comes with all of this", and that he did not really know what was going on.
From BBC ● May 13, 2026
An air of hopelessness quickly swept through the gunter community.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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