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DESPAIRED

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Despaired.

Despaired - as a noun

A state in which all hope is lost or absent

Example: "In the depths of despair"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
desperation

The feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well

Example: "They moaned in despair and dismay"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
feeling
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
hope

Despaired - as a verb

Abandon hope; give up hope; lose heart

Example: "Don't despair--help is on the way!"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
hope

Example Sentences

"She despaired over the loss of her favorite necklace."
"He despaired when he saw the low grades on his report card."
"The team despaired after losing their fifth game in a row."
"I despaired over finding a solution to the complex math problem."
"She despaired when her car broke down on the side of the road."
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Word Game Points

Is DESPAIRED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, despaired is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DESPAIRED has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is DESPAIRED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, despaired is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DESPAIRED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is DESPAIRED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, despaired is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DESPAIRED has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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