despair, n.
(despairs)
freq. cnt. 20
(despairs)
freq. cnt. 20
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
<noun.state> freq. cnt.: 16 freq. cnt.: 12 freq. cnt.: 4
despair desperation
sample sentences
"in the depths of despair""they were rescued from despair at the last minute"
"courage born of desperation"
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the feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well
<noun.feeling> freq. cnt.: 8 freq. cnt.: 8
despair
sample sentences
"they moaned in despair and dismay""one harsh word would send her into the depths of despair"
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