Meaning of the word despair in English
What does despair mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
despair
US /dɪˈsper/
UK /dɪˈsper/
Noun
1.
the feeling that there is no hope and that you can do nothing to improve a difficult or worrying situation:
Example:
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Hope began to fade, leaving a mood/sense of despair.
Verb
1.
to feel despair about something or someone:
Example:
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Don't despair! We'll find a way out!
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