Despair and Joyousness

Opposite meaning words

Despair noun - Utter loss of hope.

Usage example: the endless drought drove the farmers to despair

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Joyousness is an antonym for despair.

Joyousness noun - The emotion of great happiness.

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Despair is an antonym for joyousness in topics: extreme happiness, great joy.

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