despairing
adjective
de·spair·ing
di-ˈsper-iŋ 
: given to, arising from, or marked by despair : devoid of hope
Examples of despairing in a Sentence
despairing predictions regarding the effects of global overpopulation
despairing applicants need to be reminded that most students are eventually accepted somewhere
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A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2024
The letters—candid, yearning, at times despairing—were potentially the couple’s most valuable asset, and Horowitz had priced them at $200,000.
—Tad Friend, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
Meme-makers across America are despairing right now.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
Jessica is plausibly incredulous and despairing as she’s told that her ex is well within his rights to simply cut her out of her son’s life.
—Catherine Bray, Variety, 13 Sep. 2024
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“Despairing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/despairing. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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despairing
adjective
de·spair·ing
di-ˈspa(ə)r-iŋ,
-ˈspe(ə)r-
: given to, coming from, or marked by despair : not having hope
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