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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

despaired

/dɪˈspeərd/ verb · British & US
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What does despaired mean?

verb

To lose hope or confidence; to feel hopeless or despairing. To have lost hope or confidence in something.

Example

"She had despaired of ever finding a job in her field."

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