Meaning & Definition of Despair in English
English⟶
Despair
/dɪspɛr/
noun
1. A state in which all hope is lost or absent
- "In the depths of despair"
- "They were rescued from despair at the last minute"
- "Courage born of desperation"
synonym:
- despair,
- desperation
2. The feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well
- "They moaned in despair and dismay"
- "One harsh word would send her into the depths of despair"
synonym:
- despair
verb
1. Abandon hope
- Give up hope
- Lose heart
- "Don't despair--help is on the way!"
synonym:
- despair
Examples of using
Alcohol took me to the brink of despair.
It was a cry of despair.
In a frenzy of despair...