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despair

/dɪˈspɛr/
Main Example

She felt a deep despair after losing her job.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A feeling of great sadness and loss of hope.

Other Example

He sank into despair after the breakup.

The news filled her with despair.

They faced despair when their plans fell apart.

Synonyms

feel despair

overcome despair

express despair

Synonyms

hopelessness

despondency

gloom

despair

/dɪˈspɛr/
Main Example

He began to despair when he couldn't find his lost dog.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To lose all hope or confidence.

Other Example

She started to despair when the rain ruined their picnic.

They began to despair after waiting for hours without news.

I could see him despair when he failed the exam.

Synonyms

despair over

despair at

in despair

Synonyms

lose hope

give up

despond

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