1. a person who despairs; one who loses hope or falls into despair
Usage: rare or literary; often used in philosophical or religious contexts

Examples

• The despairer saw no light at the end of the tunnel.
• In the novel, the protagonist transforms from a despairer into someone who finds renewed purpose.
• Even a despairer can find hope through community support.
• The philosopher criticized the despairer's refusal to acknowledge possibility.
• She was no despairer; she always believed better days would come.