dispair

[dɪsˈpɛər]

dispair Definition

a feeling of hopelessness or despondency.

Using dispair: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dispair" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She felt a sense of dispair when she failed the exam.

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    The team was filled with dispair after losing the championship game.

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    He sank into dispair after his wife died.

dispair Synonyms and Antonyms

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Summary: dispair in Brief

The term 'dispair' [dɪsˈpɛər] refers to a feeling of hopelessness or despondency. It is often used to describe a sense of discouragement or dejection, as in 'She felt a sense of dispair when she failed the exam.' 'Dispair' is an antonym of 'hope' and 'optimism,' and can be accompanied by feelings of melancholy.