Words For Despair And Hopelessness

verb to make someone feel very sad, lonely, and hopeless

• The desolating effects of the war could be seen in the abandoned villages.
• The desolating news of the company's bankruptcy spread quickly among the employees.
• The desolating breakup left him heartbroken and lost.
• The desolating loneliness she felt was like a heavy weight on her chest.

noun a state of low spirits or loss of hope

verb to become dejected or disheartened

• After receiving the rejection letter, he fell into a state of despond and withdrew from social activities.
• She was feeling despond after failing her driving test for the third time.
• I can't believe he's still desponding over that breakup from two years ago.
• The dark clouds of despond hung heavy over the small village as they struggled to rebuild after the natural disaster.

noun a long, deep audible exhalation expressing sadness, relief, tiredness, or a similar feeling

verb to emit a sigh or make a sound expressing a similar feeling

• She let out a deep sigh before addressing the board members.
• I let out a sigh of relief when I found out the test was postponed.
• I can't believe he did that, ugh, *sigh*.
• The old house seemed to sigh with relief as the new owners moved in.