Despair

Despair is a feeling when you think things will never get better, and you feel very sad and lost. It's like being in a dark room with no light, where you can't see a way out.

Examples

• When I lost the final soccer game, I felt a wave of despair because I had hoped to win the trophy.
• After studying all week for the test, I was in despair when I realized I still didn’t understand the material.
• Seeing my plant droop after forgetting to water it made me feel a little despair about my gardening skills.

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