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Despair — synonyms, despair antonyms, definition

1. despair (Noun)

22 synonyms
anguish chagrin dejection depression desolation desperation despondency disquiet gloom grief heartache lassitude malaise melancholy misery pain regret sadness sorrow trouble • • •
1 antonym
hope
2 definitions

despair (Noun) — A state in which all hope is lost or absent. ex. "in the depths of despair" ex. "they were rescued from despair at the last minute"

despair (Noun) — The feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well. ex. "they moaned in despair and dismay" ex. "one harsh word would send her into the depths of despair"

3 types of
condition feeling status
7 types
discouragement disheartenment dismay hopelessness pessimism resignation surrender

2. despair (Verb)

5 synonyms
despond droop lament mope pine away
1 antonym
hope
1 definition

despair (Verb) — Abandon hope; give up hope; lose heart. ex. "Don't despair--help is on the way!"

2 types
despond lose heart