Definitions

1. noun

a feeling of deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed, typically one from which escape is impossible; a complete loss of hope

“Her despair over the lost opportunity drove her to re-evaluate her life choices.”

2. verb

to lose hope or confidence; to feel hopeless or helpless

“After the news of her mother’s illness, she began to despair about her future.”

3. verb

to abandon or give up hope of success or a desired outcome

“The team began to despair of winning the match after losing two key players to injury.”

4. noun

a state of being completely hopeless or without faith

“The prolonged famine led to widespread despair throughout the region.”