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Despairing

Dih-SPEH-rihng

/dɪˈspɛrɪŋ/

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despairing

Dictionary meaning

Arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope.

Examples

  • A despairing view of the world situation.

Synonyms: desperate

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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