Simple meaning
What does Despair mean?
Despair means feeling like there is no hope.
Dictionary definition
A feeling of losing hope for a while.
Example sentences
Despair in a sentence
easy
The story used despair in an important scene.
medium
In class, we discussed how despair changed the character's choices.
hard
The passage shows how despair can shape the conflict and outcome of an adventure.
Synonyms
Words like Despair
actionUse for what someone does in a situation.
meaningUse for understanding in reading context.
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Word family
Despair word family
Base word
despair
noun
despair
Base form.
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What does despair mean in context?
Despair means despair means feeling like there is no hope.
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