despair
//dɪˈspeər//
Noun
despairSingular
1
The complete loss or absence of hope.
After losing everything, she was filled with despair.
2
A state of deep distress or misery caused by loss of hope.
After losing everything, she fell into deep despair.
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Verb
despairInfinitive
despairPresent tense
despairedPast tense
despairedPast participle
despairingPresent participle
despairsThird-person singular
1
To lose or be without hope; to give up all expectation of improvement or success.
Don't despair—there is still a chance to succeed.