Definition of despairs

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • despairs is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • despairs is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • despairs is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of despairs


  • a state in which all hope is lost or absent (noun)

    Examples

    1. in the depths of despair
    2. they were rescued from despair at the last minute

    Synonyms

    1. desperation
  • abandon hope; give up hope; lose heart (verb)

    Examples

    1. Don't despair--help is on the way!
  • the feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well (noun)

    Examples

    1. they moaned in despair and dismay
    2. one harsh word would send her into the depths of despair

See definition of despairs in Merriam Webster