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Hopelessness

Noun:

1. a feeling or state of despair, lack of hope, or belief that things will improve.

Example sentences:

• The news of their failure filled them with hopelessness.
• After losing his job, Mark sank into a deep sense of hopelessness.
• She looked into his eyes and saw only hopelessness.

Adjective:

1. characterized by a complete absence of hope or optimism.

Example sentences:

• The situation seemed completely hopeless.
• The hopelessness of their financial situation overwhelmed them.
• She felt a sense of hopelessness about her chances of success.

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