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despair

2 entries found.

Entry Word:
despair
Function:
noun
Text: 1 utter loss of hope<the endless drought drove the farmers to despair>Synonymsdesperation, despondency, forlornness, hopelessnessRelated Wordsblues, depression, dejection, desolation, doldrums, dolor, downheartedness, dumps, gloom, melancholy, mopes, oppression, sadness, sorrow, unhappiness; cynicism, pessimism; acceptance, resignationNear Antonymscheer, cheerfulness, sunniness; optimismAntonymshope, hopefulness 2 the state of being discouraged<the other teamʼs temporary lead caused some momentary despair>— see discouragement
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