Word of the day…
Despair
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noun
de·spair di-ˈsper
a
: utter loss of hope
a cry of despair
“finally gave up in despair”
b
: great unhappiness or disappointment
—often used in the phrase (much) to the despair of
“The team blew a commanding lead, much to the despair of the fans.”
2
: a cause of hopelessness
“He was the despair of his parents.”
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verb
despaired; despairing; despairs
: to lose all hope or confidence
“It'll turn out all right. Don't despair.”
“We began to despair of ever winning.”
