The Opposite(Antonym) of “prospect”
The antonyms of prospect are impossibility and hopelessness. The antonym impossibility refers to something that cannot be done or achieved, while hopelessness describes a feeling of despair or lack of hope.
Explore all Antonyms of “prospect”
Definitions and Examples of impossibility, hopelessness
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
The state or quality of being impossible; something that cannot be done or achieved.
Example
Winning the lottery is an impossibility for most people.
A feeling of despair or lack of hope; a belief that things will not get better.
Example
After losing his job, he felt a sense of hopelessness and didn't know how to move forward.
Key Differences: impossibility vs hopelessness
- 1Impossibility refers to something that cannot be done or achieved, while prospect refers to the possibility of something happening in the future.
- 2Hopelessness describes a feeling of despair or lack of hope, while prospect implies a positive outlook or expectation.
Effective Usage of impossibility, hopelessness
- 1Expressing Doubt: Use impossibility to express that something cannot be done or achieved.
- 2Describing Emotions: Use hopelessness to describe a feeling of despair or lack of hope.
- 3Talking about the Future: Use prospect to talk about the possibility of something happening in the future.
Remember this!
The antonyms of prospect are impossibility and hopelessness. Use impossibility to express doubt about something that cannot be done or achieved. Use hopelessness to describe a feeling of despair or lack of hope. Use prospect to talk about the possibility of something happening in the future with a positive outlook or expectation.
