wanhope

English

/ˈwɒnhəʊp/, /ˈwɑnhoʊp/

noun
Definitions
  • (UK) Lack of hope; hopelessness; despair.
  • Vain hope; overconfidence; delusion.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English wanhope prefix from English hope.

Origin

English

hope

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