Despair Meaning
There are 3 meaning(s) for word Despair
Meaning 1 : a state in which all hope is lost or absent
Example : in the depths of despair,they were rescued from despair at the last minute
Synonyms : desperation
Example : in the depths of despair,they were rescued from despair at the last minute
Synonyms : desperation
Meaning 2 : abandon hope; give up hope; lose heart
Example : Don't despair--help is on the way!
Example : Don't despair--help is on the way!
Meaning 3 : the feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well
Example : they moaned in despair and dismay,one harsh word would send her into the depths of despair
Example : they moaned in despair and dismay,one harsh word would send her into the depths of despair
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