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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

despairing

/dɪˈspeərɪŋ/ adjective · British & US
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What does despairing mean?

adjective

Feeling or showing a complete loss of hope; hopeless.

Example

"The team's despairing performance in the final match was a disappointment to their fans."

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