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despair

/dɪ'spɜr/

Synonyms of despair Antonyms of despair Examples of despair Usage of despair Parts of despair Definition that contains despair Words sounding like despair Explanation of despair

noun
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
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"in the depths of despair" "they were rescued from despair at the last minute"

Similar:

desperation

type of:
condition status
verb
abandon hope; give up hope; lose heart
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"Don't despair--help is on the way!"
Opposite:

hope
noun
the feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well
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"they moaned in despair and dismay" "one harsh word would send her into the depths of despair"
Opposite:

hope

type of:
feeling

Examples of despair

"in the depths of despair"
"they were rescued from despair at the last minute"
"Don't despair--help is on the way!"
"they moaned in despair and dismay"
"one harsh word would send her into the depths of despair"