as in grieved
to lose all hope or confidence
we despaired when we saw how little time we had left to complete our project
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Recent Examples of despaired
Anyone who ever despaired about their outstanding mortgage remaining virtually static despite months of repayments will relate.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for despaired
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Devon Mostert, the wife of NFL running back Raheem Mostert, grieved the assassination of conservative political influencer Charlie Kirk on Wednesday.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Others grieved the loss of what could have been.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Sep. 2025
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She was airlifted to a hospital in San Antonio, but had suffered extensive burns and succumbed to her injuries the next day.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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Unfortunately, on Wednesday during practice, the Steelers suffered a scary injury.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Gonzales mourned his staffer in a statement to KSAT.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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Several former contestants and professional dancers mourned Goodman's death and celebrated his legacy.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Despaired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/despaired. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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