Existentialist Philosophy Terms

noun the complete loss or absence of hope

verb to lose or be without hope

• The economic downturn led to widespread despair among the population.
• She was filled with despair after failing her exam.
• I was in total despair when my phone died during the concert.
• The dark clouds of despair loomed over his head as he faced yet another setback.

noun a feeling of intense fear or apprehension

verb to anticipate with great apprehension or fear

• The feeling of dread washed over her as she realized she had forgotten her presentation materials.
• I always feel a sense of dread before going to the dentist.
• I have such dread about this exam tomorrow, I didn't study at all.
• The dread of failure loomed over him like a dark cloud, making it hard to focus on anything else.