DESPAIRING Synonyms

There are 23 synonyms of the word despairing. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word despairing. (close relations)

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Best Alternative Words for DESPAIRING


Rank	Word	Save?	More Syns..	Usage	Type
1	bleak				adjectiveadj
2	blue				adjectiveadj
3	crestfallen				adjectiveadj
4	dejected				adjectiveadj
5	depressed				noun, adjectiven, adj
6	desolate				adjectiveadj
7	discouraged				adjectiveadj
8	disheartened				adjectiveadj
9	dolorous				adjectiveadj
10	downcast				verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
11	downhearted				adjectiveadj
12	forlorn				adjectiveadj
13	gloomy				adjectiveadj
14	hopeless				adjectiveadj
15	melancholy				noun, adjectiven, adj
16	miserable				adjectiveadj
17	morose				adjectiveadj
18	mournful				adjectiveadj
19	sad				adjectiveadj
20	sorrowful				adjectiveadj

Best Hypernyms For DESPAIRING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for despairing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.

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