despair
/dɪˈspeə/ · /dɪˈsper/
CEFR level B2Topic EmotionWord #4593 in the learning path
绝望
Definitions
n. The feeling that there is no hope.
绝望
v. To lose all hope that things will improve.
绝望；失去希望
Example
He felt deep despair when his final application was rejected.
最后一份申请被拒后，他感到深深的绝望。
Long periods of unemployment can lead to despair, highlighting the importance of accessible career advice and emotional support.
长期失业可能让人陷入绝望，这凸显了提供便利的职业咨询和情感支持的重要性。
Collocations
- in despair
- a sense of despair
- despair of doing something
Word family
- despairing (adj.)
- despairingly (adv.)
Synonyms
- hopelessness
Antonyms
- hope
Usage tip
名词通常不可数；动词常接of，不接直接宾语。
FAQ
- What does despair mean?
- The feeling that there is no hope. To lose all hope that things will improve.
- How is despair pronounced?
- UK /dɪˈspeə/, US /dɪˈsper/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
