despair (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 12
def the feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well
examples they moaned in despair and dismay
one harsh word would send her into the depths of despair
Outgoing links
Hypernym feeling
Derivationally related form despair → despair
Antonym despair → hope
Hyponym hopelessness; resignation, surrender; discouragement, disheartenment, dismay; pessimism
Incoming links
Hyponym feeling
Antonym hope → despair
Hypernym hopelessness; resignation, surrender; discouragement, disheartenment, dismay; pessimism
Derivationally related form despair → despair

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