despairful Definition
- 1full of or characterized by despair; hopeless
- 2causing or involving despair; depressing
Using despairful: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "despairful" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The news of his father's death left him feeling despairful.
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The situation seemed so despairful that she almost gave up.
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The despairful look on her face made me realize something was wrong.
despairful Synonyms and Antonyms
Antonyms for despairful
Summary: despairful in Brief
The term 'despairful' [dih-spair-fuhl] describes a state of hopelessness and despair, often caused by depressing situations. It is an adjective that can be used to describe a person's emotional state, as in 'The news of his father's death left him feeling despairful,' or a situation that causes despair, as in 'The situation seemed so despairful that she almost gave up.' Synonyms include 'hopeless' and 'desperate,' while antonyms include 'hopeful' and 'optimistic.'
