Despair plays a significant role in philosophy, psychology, and religion. It is considered one of the cardinal sins in Christian theology and has been a prominent theme in existential philosophy. Coping with despair is a central concern in many therapeutic practices.
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Word 'despair' in Other Languages
- despair in Assamese অসমীয়া
- despair in Bengali বাংলা
- despair in Bodo बड़ो
- despair in Dogri डोगरी
- despair in English
- despair in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- despair in Hindi हिन्दी
- despair in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- despair in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- despair in Konkani कोंकणी
- despair in Maithili মৈথিলী
- despair in Malayalam മലയാളം
- despair in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- despair in Marathi मराठी
- despair in Nepali नेपाली
- despair in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- despair in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- despair in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- despair in Santali
- despair in Sindhi سنڌي
- despair in Tamil தமிழ்
- despair in Telugu తెలుగు
- despair in Urdu اُردُو
despair
Part of Speech
Noun, Verb
Pronunciation
English: /dɪˈspɛər/ (British), /dɪˈspɛr/ (American)
Definitions
- (Noun) Complete loss or absence of hope.
- (Verb) To lose or give up hope.
Usage Examples
- He was filled with despair after hearing the bad news.
- She began to despair of ever finding her lost cat.
Etymology
From Old French desperer, from Latin desperare meaning "to lose hope," from de- (without) + sperare (to hope).
Synonyms
- Hopelessness
- Despondency
- Anguish
Antonyms
- Hope
- Optimism
- Confidence
Translations
| Language | Translations | Pronunciations |
|---|---|---|
| French | désespoir | /dezɛspwaʁ/ |
| Spanish | desesperación | /desespeɾaˈθjon/ |
| German | Verzweiflung | /fɛɐ̯ˈtsvaɪflʊŋ/ |
| Hindi | निराशा | /niraːʃaː/ |
| Tamil | விரக்தி | /viraɡti/ |
| Russian | отчаяние | /ɐtˈt͡ɕæjənʲɪje/ |
| Arabic | يأس | /yaʔs/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 绝望 | /juéwàng/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /dɪˈspɛər/
- American English: /dɪˈspɛr/
Historical Usage
Used in English since the 14th century, often in religious or philosophical texts to describe a state of hopelessness.
Cultural Nuances
In literature and art, despair is frequently depicted as a profound emotional state, often associated with tragedy and existential crises.