What does DESPAIR mean?
- Pronunciation
- /dɪˈspɛr/
- Letters
- 7
- Scrabble score
- 10
- Words With Friends score
- 11
- How common
- Fairly common
Meaning
noun
- a state in which all hope is lost or absent“in the depths of despair”
- the feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well“they moaned in despair and dismay”
verb
- abandon hope; give up hope; lose heart“Don't despair--help is on the way!”
Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.
Other forms
despairs11despaired13
Anagrams of DESPAIR
praised10diapers10aspired10
Words inside DESPAIR
222 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.
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Questions
Is DESPAIR a valid word in word games?
DESPAIR is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.
How many points is DESPAIR worth?
DESPAIR is worth 10 points with Scrabble letter values and 11 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.
What words can you make from DESPAIR?
222 other words, including IS, AS, ARE and SAID.