noun
- the complete loss or absence of hope
verb
- to lose or be without hope
Examples
- She felt overwhelming despair after losing her job.
- The refugees lived in despair, uncertain of their future.
- Don’t despair – things will get better soon.
- He began to despair of ever finding a solution.
- The team’s despair was evident after their crushing defeat.
- I despair at the state of politics today.
- Her face showed complete despair when she heard the news.