a state in which all hope is lost or absent; in the depths of despair; they were rescued from despair at the last minute; courage born of desperation
[ Syn: desperation ]
the feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well; they moaned in despair and dismay; one harsh word would send her into the depths of despair'
despair (n.)
abandon hope; give up hope; lose heart; Don't despair--help is on the way!'