Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Despair.
How to pronounce despair:
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Despair - as a noun
A state in which all hope is lost or absent
Example: "In the depths of despair"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
desperation14The feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well
Example: "They moaned in despair and dismay"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
feeling11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
hope9Example Sentences
"He was filled with despair after losing his job."
"The news of her mother's illness brought her great despair."
"The team's defeat left them in despair."
"She couldn't overcome her feelings of despair after the accident."
"He was overwhelmed by a sense of despair when he saw the destruction caused by the hurricane."
Word Game Points
Is DESPAIR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, despair is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DESPAIR has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is DESPAIR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, despair is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDESPAIR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is DESPAIR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, despair is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDESPAIR has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
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