Looking for the meaning of the word DESPAIRED in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DESPAIRED with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Despair
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dɪˈspɛː
Dialects: British English
Definition:
lose or be without hope
Short Definition:lose or be without hope
Examples:- we should not despair
- she despaired of finding a good restaurant nearby
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