Despair - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |dɪˈsper|  American pronunciation of the word despair
Brit.  |dɪˈspeə|  British pronunciation of the word despair

noun

- a state in which all hope is lost or absent (syn: desperation)
in the depths of despair
they were rescued from despair at the last minute
- the feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well
they moaned in despair and dismay
one harsh word would send her into the depths of despair

verb

- abandon hope; give up hope; lose heart
Don't despair--help is on the way!

Extra examples

Things look bad now, but don't despair.

...we despaired when we saw how little time we had left to complete our project...

His despair nearly drove him mad.

I was overcome by despair at being unable to find them.

She finally gave up in despair.

The people were driven to despair by the horrors of war.

This latest setback has brought her to the depths of despair.

He despaired of ever seeing her again.

She killed herself in despair.

The noise from the neighbours used to drive him to despair.

To the despair of the workers, the company announced the closure of the factory.

Despite his illness, Ron never despaired.

He despaired of ever finding her.

My teachers began to despair of me.

Don't despair--help is on the way!

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: despair
he/she/it: despairs
present participle: despairing
past tense: despaired
past participle: despaired
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