Definition of Despair
Despair
de·spair
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a feeling of extreme dejection and hopelessness;
e.g. She became consumed with despair when she lost her job and was unable to find another one.
(noun)
a cause or source of a feeling of hopelessness;
e.g. His terminal disease was the despair of his family.
(verb)
to feel or express a loss of confidence or hope;
e.g. She begged them not to despair, and told them that she would help them solve their problems.
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