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generate hopelessness
[JEN-uh-rayt HOHP-les-nis]
verb phrase
gerar desesperança
1.
to create or produce a state of despair; to cause someone to lose hope or belief in a positive outcome
The constant setbacks generate hopelessness in the team.
Os reveses constantes geram desesperança na equipe.
2.
to bring about conditions or circumstances that lead to feelings of futility and lack of optimism
Poverty and unemployment generate hopelessness among vulnerable populations.
A pobreza e o desemprego geram desesperança entre as populações vulneráveis.
NYC Slang
kill someone's vibe; bring someone down
Synonyms
create despair
breed despondency
foster pessimism
instill futility
produce discouragement
Antonyms
inspire hope
foster optimism
generate confidence
instill encouragement
promote enthusiasm
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
gerar desesperança
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
gerar desânimo
Also commonly used to express loss of motivation
Portugal
gerar desespero
Often emphasizes desperation alongside hopelessness
Related Idioms & Phrases
lose faith
hit rock bottom
see no light at the end of the tunnel
throw in the towel
give up the ghost
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