🇬🇧 Despair meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

Despair is a very strong feeling of being super sad and believing that nothing will ever get better or that there is no way to fix a big problem.

Timmy stared at his empty cookie jar in total despair, as if the cookies had run off to start a new life without him.

When the Wi‑Fi went out, Lucy fell into despair and asked, “Is this what life was like in the olden days, like 2010?”

There was loud despair in the living room when Dad announced we’d be having a ‘fun family cleaning day.’

Sofia fell into theatrical despair when she discovered her little brother had used her math homework as a tissue.

Jenna felt utter despair when she sneezed and accidentally deleted her entire drawing with one tragic boop of a key.

She planted the last seed and sat in despair on the cold floor. The seed did not rise; despair took her breath. She cried in despair. Rain stayed away and more despair filled the pot. Then a child poured a cup of water, and her despair broke into a small smile.

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This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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