What is another word for absence of hope?
Pronunciation: [ˈabsəns ɒv hˈə͡ʊp] (IPA) 
Despair, hopelessness, dejection, desolation, forlornness, gloom, melancholy, misery, pessimism, sadness, discouragement, disheartenment, dispiritedness, dreariness, sorrow, unhappiness, defeatism, resignation. All of these words can be used as synonyms for the phrase "absence of hope". Each of them conjures up a feeling of bleakness, a sense that the future holds little promise. Whether it's the oppressive weight of despair or the bleak emptiness of hopelessness, these words paint a picture of a life with no prospect for a better future. Yet, it's important to remember that even amidst the darkness, there is always the potential for light to shine through.
