Despair Definition & Meaning
despair
- noun
- a state in which all hope is lost or absent; "in the depths of despair"; "they were rescued from despair at the last minute"; "courage born of desperation"
- the feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well; "they moaned in despair and dismay"; "one harsh word would send her into the depths of despair"
- verb
- abandon hope; give up hope; lose heart; "Don't despair-- help is on the way!"
"Despair" in song lyrics
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"Just trying to keep my head above red tide despair"
Aesop Rock — Oxygen -
"As I wallow in self-pity and despair"
Algorithm — Head Games -
"And don't think I'm ending it there, look at your men in despair"
Ali Vegas — Question Mark Man
Words that rhyme with despair
Usage tips for "despair"
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