Pronunciation: /dɪˈspɛr/
noun the complete loss or absence of hope
A1 She felt despair when she lost her favorite toy.
A2 The villagers were filled with despair after the flood destroyed their homes.
B1 The diagnosis of a terminal illness can lead to feelings of despair.
B2 Despite facing many challenges, he never gave in to despair.
C1 The artist's work captured the essence of despair in a powerful and moving way.
C2 In the depths of despair, she found the strength to carry on and overcome her obstacles.
verb to lose or be without hope
A1 She felt despair when she lost her favorite toy.
A2 The team began to despair after losing three games in a row.
B1 He started to despair when he couldn't find a job after months of searching.
B2 The villagers began to despair as the drought continued for months.
C1 Despite facing numerous setbacks, she refused to despair and kept working towards her goals.
C2 The soldier's sense of despair grew as he witnessed the devastation of war firsthand.
formal The economic downturn led to widespread despair among the population.
informal She was filled with despair after failing her exam.
slang I was in total despair when my phone died during the concert.
figurative The dark clouds of despair loomed over his head as he faced yet another setback.
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