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   despair

   /dɪˈspɛː/

   noun

   • 1. the complete loss or absence of hope: "a voice full of self-hatred and despair"

   verb

   • 1. lose or be without hope: "we should not despair"

   Word Origin Middle English: the noun via Anglo-Norman French from Old French desespeir; the verb from Old French desperer, from Latin desperare, from de- ‘down from’ + sperare ‘to hope’.

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   Synonyms for DESPAIR: desperation, sadness, hopelessness, sorrow, depression, melancholy, despondency, misery; Antonyms of DESPAIR: hope, hopefulness, optimism, cheerfulness, cheer, mirth, glee, joy.

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   despair. noun. These are words and phrases related to despair. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of despair. He sank into despair after his business failed. Synonyms. hopelessness. discouragement. desperation. despondency. gloom. depression. Antonyms. hopefulness. cheerfulness.

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   Synonyms for DESPAIR in English: lose hope, give up, be discouraged, be pessimistic, lose heart, be despondent, be dejected, be demoralized, resign yourself, look on the black side, …

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   Synonyms for DESPAIR: despond, burden, dejection, depression, desperation, despondency, discouragement, gloom, hopelessness; Antonyms for DESPAIR: hope, expect, have faith, anticipate, wish for, happiness, cheer, joy, hope.