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Mr. Tom Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Hopeful VS Hopeless

Hi

Would you say that these two words are opposite?

Hopeful
Hopeless

What adjective would we use for the person who lacks hope?

Thanks,

Tom
  

Top answer

Yes I think they are opposite. I remember these words for your purpose: disheartened discouraged disappointed. I hope it helps.

  • Yes I think they are opposite.
  • I remember these words for your purpose: disheartened discouraged disappointed.
  • I hope it helps.
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Yes I think they are opposite. I remember these words for your purpose: disheartened discouraged disappointed.
I hope it helps.
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They are not precise opposites.

She is always hopeful, even when her situation is hopeless.
She is always pessimistic, even when her situation is promising.

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