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Synonyms & Similar Words
hopelessness
desperation
despondency
melancholy
sadness
sorrow
grief
anguish
misery
wretchedness
distress
unhappiness
gloom
dismalness
bleakness
pessimism
resignation
defeatism
discouragement
disheartenment
dejection
depression
moroseness
glumness
sorrowfulness
mournfulness
despairingness
desperation
desolation
forlornness
isolation
Meaning of Despair
According to Merriam-Webster, despair is a state of mind characterized by a loss of hope, often accompanied by feelings of sadness, grief, or anguish.
Definitions
- The Oxford English Dictionary defines despair as the feeling of having no hope, or being in a state of utter hopelessness or despondency.
- Cambridge Dictionary describes despair as a feeling of having lost all hope, or a state of mind where someone feels extremely sad, unhappy, or depressed.
Example Uses
- The news of the natural disaster filled the survivors with despair as they realized the extent of the destruction.
- After losing her job, she felt despair wash over her as she wondered how she would pay her bills.
- The doctor's diagnosis left the patient in a state of despair, feeling as though all hope was lost.
- The poverty and hunger in the refugee camp filled the visitors with despair, highlighting the need for urgent aid.
- The team's despair was palpable as they lost the championship game in the final minutes.