despair
/dɪˈspɛə(ɹ)/verb
To lose all hope or stop expecting anything good.
Example sentence
- “Don't despair — there's still time to fix the mistake.”
The noun is more common: 'in despair'. As a verb it takes 'of': to despair of ever finishing.
Related words
miseryA state of great suffering or deep unhappiness, in body or in mind.melancholyA deep, quiet sadness, often one that comes with a lot of thinking or reflection.heartbreakIntense sorrow or emotional pain, usually caused by losing someone or being badly disappointed.nostalgiaA mixed feeling of happiness and sadness when remembering the past.anguishDeep, intense suffering of the body or the mind.longingA deep, quiet, somewhat sad desire for something or someone.