despair

• État ou sentiment de perte totale ou d'absence d'espoir, souvent accompagné d'un sentiment d'impuissance ou d'une profonde tristesse.

A noun referring to the complete loss or absence of hope, often accompanied by a feeling of helplessness or deep sadness.

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1. Loss of hopeB2formal

   The complete loss or absence of hope.

   Désespoir (perte de l'espoir)

   • She was filled with despair after losing her job.
   • He sank into despair when he heard the bad news.
   • The refugees lived in a state of utter despair.

   Synonymesdejectiondesperationdiscouragementdisheartenmenthopelessnessmiseryresignation

   Antonymescheerconfidencehopeoptimism

2. Cause of hopelessnessC1formal

   A person or thing that causes hopelessness.

   Cause de désespoir

   • The constant rain was the despair of the farmers.
   • His laziness is the despair of his teachers.
   • The failing economy became the despair of the nation.

   Synonymesafflictionbaneburdencursescourgetormenttrial

• Verbe exprimant le fait de perdre ou de manquer d'espoir, souvent dans un sens profond ou émotionnel.

A verb used to express the act of losing or being without hope, often in a profound or emotional sense.

1. B2formal

   To lose all hope or confidence in a situation or outcome.

   désespérer

   • She despaired of ever finding a solution to the problem.
   • He despaired when he saw the damage to his house.
   • The team despaired after losing the championship game.

   Synonymesdespondgive up

   Antonymeshopetrust

2. Feel deep sadnessB2formal

   To feel extreme sadness or hopelessness about something.

   désespérer

   • They despaired over the loss of their loved one.
   • She despaired at the thought of starting over.
   • He despaired of the future after the economic crisis.

   Synonymesanguishgrievelamentmournsorrow

   Antonymeshoperejoice