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English adjective: despairing

1. despairing arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope


SamplesA despairing view of the world situation.
The last despairing plea of the condemned criminal.
A desperate cry for help.
Helpless and desperate--as if at the end of his tether.
Her desperate screams.


Synonymsdesperate


Similarhopeless


Antonymshopeful









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