Synonyms of despair

Noun

1. despair, desperation, condition, status

usage: 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"

2. despair, feeling

usage: 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"

Verb

1. despair

usage: abandon hope; give up hope; lose heart; "Don't despair--help is on the way!"

Definition and meaning of despair (Dictionary)