hopelessness

noun

1. (countable, uncountable)A lack of hope; despair.

   “Depression can induce an overwhelming sense of sadness and hopelessness.”

   “The survey found increasing mental health challenges, experiences of violence, and suicidal thoughts and behavior among all teens. More than 40% of high school students said that feelings of sadness or hopelessness prevented them from engaging in their regular activities for at least two weeks of the year.”

   “On the app I’d ultimately go with, I presented myself truthfully, as a Republican-curious woman tired of the Democrats’ hopelessness and constant pivoting during a highly charged election year.”