despair meaning and definition

DESPAIR noun

Definition of despair (noun)

1. 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"
   • synonyms: desperation
2. 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"
   • antonym: hope

DESPAIR verb

Definition of despair (verb)

1. abandon hope; give up hope; lose heart
   • "Don't despair--help is on the way!"
   • antonym: hope