despair

B1
Pronunciation
/dɪˈspɛə(ɹ)/
/dɪˈspɛəɹ/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

Loss of hope; utter hopelessness; complete despondency.

Example Sentences
  • He turned around in despair, aware that he was not going to survive
2 Definition

That which causes despair.

3 Definition

That which is despaired of.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To give up as beyond hope or expectation; to despair of.

2 Definition

To cause to despair.

3 Definition

(often with “of”) To be hopeless; to have no hope; to give up all hope or expectation.