October 4, 2027
despair
/dɪˈspɛə(ɹ)/verb
To be hopeless; to have no hope; to give up all hope or expectation.
Example sentence
- “He turned around in despair, aware that he was not going to survive”
Related words
miseryGreat unhappiness; extreme pain of body or mind; wretchedness; distress; woe.melancholyGreat sadness or depression, especially of a thoughtful or introspective nature.heartbreakOverwhelming mental anguish or grief, especially that caused by loss or disappointment.nostalgiaA bittersweet yearning for the things of the past.
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