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despair

dɪˈspeə

noun

rozpacz

ˈrɔspat͡ʂ· rzeczownik
Also
beznadzieja(f)
Definition

The complete loss or absence of hope.

Examples
He fell into deep despair after losing his job.
Popadł w głęboką rozpacz po utracie pracy.
She looked at him with a sense of despair.
Spojrzała na niego z poczuciem beznadziei.
Synonyms
hopelessnessdespondencygloom
Collocations
deep despairutter despairsink into despair

verb

rozpaczać

rɔsˈpat͡ʂat͡ɕ· czasownik
Also
tracić nadzieję
Definition

To lose or abandon all hope.

Examples
Don't despair, things will get better.
Nie rozpaczaj, będzie lepiej.
She despaired of ever finding a solution.
Rozpaczała, że nigdy nie znajdzie rozwiązania.
Synonyms
lose hopegive updespond
Collocations
despair ofnever despairbegin to despair
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