despair

//dɪˈspeər//
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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.

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.

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