English dictionary

despair

/d/I/'sp/(@)/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

noun.state

Examples
In the depths of despair.

They were rescued from despair at the last minute.

Synonyms desperation

Source: WordNet 3.0
the feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well

noun.feeling

Examples
They moaned in despair and dismay.

One harsh word would send her into the depths of despair.

Antonyms hope

Source: WordNet 3.0
Loss of hope; utter hopelessness; complete despondency.

noun

Source: webster1913

abandon hope; give up hope; lose heart

verb.emotion

Examples
Don't despair--help is on the way!

Source: WordNet 3.0
To be hopeless; to have no hope; to give up all hope or expectation; -- often with <i>of</i>.

verb

Source: webster1913
To give up as beyond hope or expectation; to despair of.

verb

Source: webster1913