despair

Example Sentences

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The festival hopes to encourage artists and fans to turn to comedy, theater, creativity and community instead of despair.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Energised by her act of defiance, Ridings spent a year in Los Angeles, writing her way out of despair.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

As fall semester began, panic and then despair set in.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

You have avoided great depths of despair and panic, and even greater heights of self-congratulation and ecstasy.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

At the same time there was despair in his eyes, for the risen sun was reddening even Mrs. Harker’s pale face.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker