Despaired: meaning, definitions and examples

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despaired

 

[ dษชหˆspษ›rd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

emotional state

Despaired means to lose hope or be in a state of hopelessness. It is often used to describe a situation where an individual feels that their circumstances have become too dire or insurmountable. People who despair may feel overwhelmed by their problems and believe that there is no solution to their difficulties. This emotional state can lead to a sense of helplessness and can have profound effects on one's mental health and overall well-being.

Synonyms

dejected, despondent, forlorn, lost hope

Examples of usage

  • She despaired over the loss of her job.
  • He despaired when he saw the damage to his home.
  • They despaired of ever finding the missing child.
  • Despite many attempts, she despaired of getting a promotion.

Translations

Translations of the word "despaired" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desesperado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเคฐเคพเคถ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verzweifelt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ putus asa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒ ะฑะตะทะฝะฐะดั–ั—

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zdesperowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ตถๆœ›ใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉsespรฉrรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desesperado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท umutsuz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ ˆ๋ง์ ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุงุฆุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zoufalรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรบfalรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ปๆœ›็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obupan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vonbrigรฐisfullur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฏะผั–ั‚ัั–ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒ˜แƒ›แƒ”แƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รผmidsiz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ desesperado

Etymology

The word 'despair' originates from the Latin term 'desperare', which means 'to lose hope' or 'to be without hope'. This Latin verb is a combination of 'de-', meaning 'down or away', and 'sperare', meaning 'to hope'. The word has traversed through the Old French 'desesperer' before entering the English language in the late Middle Ages. The concept of despair has been historically significant, as it reflects a profound emotional state often depicted in literature and art. Over the centuries, it has been associated with various philosophical and psychological explorations of human emotion, particularly in the context of suffering and existential crises. The evolution of this term highlights the enduring human struggle with hope and hopelessness, making it a powerful word in both everyday language and deep existential discussions.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,188, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.