despairs

[US]/dɪsˈpɛə/
[UK]/dɪsˈpɛrz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.third person singular of despair; to lose all hope
n.plural form of despair; a state of hopelessness

Phrases & Collocations

despairs of hope

despairs in silence

despairs of life

despairs of love

despairs of fate

despairs of failure

despairs in darkness

despairs of dreams

despairs of truth

despairs of tomorrow

Example Sentences

she despairs at the thought of failing her exams.

he despairs over the loss of his job.

many people despair when they face difficult challenges.

she despairs of ever finding true love.

they despairs at the lack of support from the community.

in times of crisis, some people may despair and lose hope.

he often despairs about the state of the environment.

she despairs of ever achieving her dreams.

after several failed attempts, he began to despair.

despair can often lead to feelings of isolation.

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