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despair
noun
verb
the feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 7
- Starts with
- D
- Ends with
- R
- Contains
- ESPAI
- Scrabble score
- 10
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
dɪˈspɛə(ɹ)
Meaning
Definitions
noun
the feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well
“they moaned in despair and dismay”
noun
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
“in the depths of despair”
verb
abandon hope; give up hope; lose heart
“Don't despair — help is on the way!”
In context
Example Sentences
they moaned in despair and dismay
one harsh word would send her into the depths of despair
in the depths of despair
they were rescued from despair at the last minute
courage born of desperation
Don't despair — help is on the way!
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