despairing

Example Sentences

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Still, Ohm is more despairing and miserable than any of the wretched worms Scott has acted to date.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

With the tiring Sale defence in disarray, Malins fed Calouri on the wing to dive over Warr's despairing tackle to leave Sharks boss Alex Sanderson with much to consider at the break.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

As wars multiply, Pope Leo’s aides aren’t despairing about the possibilities of diplomacy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

But Nina soon found herself despairing, once she realized she could not leave her hiding place.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

About the older man, who only wore the uniform to please his brother, there was a homespun blackness, the true, despairing dark of mourning.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White