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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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   More 50 Despair antonyms. What are opposite words of Despair? Hope, happiness, joy, cheer. Full list of antonyms for Despair is here.

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   Desperation is energized despair, vigorous in action, reckless of consequences. Antonyms: anticipation , assurance , cheer , confidence , courage , elation , encouragement , expectancy , expectation , hope , hopefulness , trust

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   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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    Antonyms for (verb) despair. Main entry: despair. Definition: abandon hope; give up hope; lose heart. Usage: Don't despair--help is on the way!

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    Best antonyms for 'despair' are 'hope', 'happiness' and 'joy'.