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despair Definition and Meaning in English (despair definition)

noun
Synonyms:hopelessnessdejectiongloom
Quick Answer • Definition

Despair definition: Despair is the complete loss or absence of hope.

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Definitions of Despair

  1. 1noun

    Despair is the complete loss or absence of hope.

  2. 2verb

    To despair means to lose or be without hope.

Example Sentences

“She fell into despair after losing her job.”

“He began to despair of ever finding a solution.”

“The news filled them with despair.”

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Inflected Word Forms

adjectivedespairing
adverbdespairingly

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

in despairexpression

In a state of complete loss of hope.

drive to despairexpression

To cause someone to feel utterly hopeless.

Alphabetical:desolation•despairing

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