despair

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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Learn the meaning of despair with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

despair

(noun, verb)

Meaning

the feeling of hopelessness

Example

"In times of great despair, it is essential to find support from friends."

Synonyms

hopelessnessdesperationagony

Antonyms

hopeoptimismconfidence