noun🔗ShareLoss of hope; utter hopelessness; complete despondency."He turned around in despair, aware that he was not going to survive"mindsoulemotionsufferingnegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThat which causes despair."The endless rain during our camping trip was the despair of the children, who just wanted to play outside. "emotionsufferingmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThat which is despaired of."His failing grades were his despair; he felt hopeless about improving them. "mindemotionsufferingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo give up as beyond hope or expectation; to despair of."After failing the test, Sarah despaired of ever getting a good grade in the class. "mindemotionsoulattitudesufferingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo cause to despair."The failing grades constantly despaired her; she felt hopeless about her future. "emotionmindsufferingsoulChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share(often with “of”) To be hopeless; to have no hope; to give up all hope or expectation."After failing the exam, Sarah despaired of ever getting a good grade in the class. "mindemotionsufferingattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
