despairing
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Adj — Showing or feeling a total loss of hope.
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Etymology
From Middle English despeyringe, equivalent to despair + -ing.
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What does “despairing” mean?
The word “despairing” means showing or feeling a total loss of hope. In plain terms, hopeless, or showing that you've given up hope.
How do you pronounce “despairing”?
“Despairing” is pronounced dih-SPEH-uh-rihng (/dɪˈspɛɹ.ɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “despairing” in a sentence?
Here is “despairing” used in a sentence: “He gave a despairing shrug as the deadline passed.”
What part of speech is “despairing”?
“Despairing” is an adjective.