Noun Definition

despair

1.Definition: 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"

Related Noun(s):desperation

Category: General

2.Definition: 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"

Category: Feelings