Despair
Despair noun - Utter loss of hope.
Usage example: the endless drought drove the farmers to despair
Downheartedness and despair are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Downheartedness" instead a noun "Despair".
Downheartedness
Downheartedness noun - A state or spell of low spirits.
Usage example: his downheartedness lasted until another girl came along and won his heart
Despair and downheartedness are semantically related. You can use "Despair" instead a noun "Downheartedness".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- sadness and despair
- sadness and downheartedness
- melancholy and despair
- melancholy and downheartedness
- despondency and despair
- despondency and downheartedness
- dejection and despair
- dejection and downheartedness
- sorrow and despair
- sorrow and downheartedness
- depression and despair
- depression and downheartedness
- gloom and despair
- gloom and downheartedness
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