Synonyms: despair
Definition: the feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well
Usage: they moaned in despair and dismay; one harsh word would send her into the depths of despair
Similar words: feeling
Definition: the experiencing of affective and emotional states
Usage: she had a feeling of euphoria; he had terrible feelings of guilt; I disliked him and the feeling was mutual
Synonyms: despair, desperation
Definition: a state in which all hope is lost or absent
Usage: in the depths of despair; they were rescued from despair at the last minute; courage born of desperation
Similar words: condition, status
Definition: a state at a particular time
Usage: a condition (or state) of disrepair; the current status of the arms negotiations