despair

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/dɪˈspɛə(ɹ)/ English

Definitions

noun

Loss of hope; utter hopelessness; complete despondency.“He turned around in despair, aware that he was not going to survive”
That which causes despair.
That which is despaired of.

verb

To give up as beyond hope or expectation; to despair of.
To cause to despair.
(often with “of”) To be hopeless; to have no hope; to give up all hope or expectation.

Related words

Synonyms

desperation despondency hopelessness wanhope misery dismay disillusionment disappointment plight heartbreak desperate misfortune anguish distress frustration gloom

Antonyms

Associated

kierkegaard squid loneliness grief hope suicide anger commit joy tragedy self

Rhymes

glare debonair bare declare affair flare fair welfare aware air

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