Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
despair
noun
/dɪˈspɛr/
Definition
The complete loss or absence of hope.
Examples
- After hearing the bad news, she was engulfed in despair.
- The book tells a story of love and despair amidst challenging times.
- He fought against the despair that threatened to overwhelm him.
Meaning
Despair refers to a state of mind where a person feels hopeless and believes that their situation will not improve.
Synonyms
- hopelessness
- desperation
- misery
- dejection
- discouragement
