He despaired of establishing his office in Calcutta.
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Despaired
Synonyms for "despaired" (109 found)
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griefheartacheheartlessnessheavy hearthit rock bottominfelicitylanguishlose heartlose hopelow spiritslownesslowness of spiritmalaisemelancholiamelancholymiserablenessmiserymourningno exitno way
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no way outoppressionpainpessimismplumb the depthsprostrationquitreach the depthsrelinquishrenounceresignresignationsadnessschmerzself-destructive urgesinksink into despairsinking heartslothslough of despondspiritlessnesssuicidal despairsurrendertaedium vitaetouch bottomweariness of lifewoeworrywretchednessyieldyield to despair
Noun(3 words)
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His life is despaired of.
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They despaired of their son.
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She despaired of breaking through the glass ceiling that seemed to keep even the most accomplished women from positions of real leadership.
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