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despairing
UK
/dɪˈspeərɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈspɛrɪŋ/
Translations
more despairing
Comp.
most despairing
Super.
UK
/dɪsˈpeə.rɪŋ/
US
/dɪsˈpɛr.ɪŋ/
She gave him a despairing look when she realized there was no way out.
Elle lui lança un regard désespéré lorsqu’elle comprit qu’il n’y avait pas de sortie.
The refugees faced a despairing future in the war-torn region.
Les réfugiés affrontaient un avenir désespérant dans cette région déchirée par la guerre.
Used to modify nouns in a participial manner, derived from the verb "despair".
A despairing cry echoed through the hall.
Un cri désespéré résonna dans le hall.
despairings
pl
UK
/dɪˈspeərɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈspɛrɪŋ/
Gerund form used as a noun meaning 'the act of losing hope'.
Their constant despairing made the situation feel even more hopeless.
Leur désespoir constant rendait la situation encore plus désespérée.
despairing
Gerund
despaired
Past Simple
despaired
Past Participle
despairing
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈspeə/
US
/dɪˈspɛr/
After several failed attempts, she began to despair of ever finding a solution.
Après plusieurs tentatives infructueuses, elle a commencé à désespérer de jamais trouver une solution.
Definitions
She gave him a despairing look when she realized there was no way out.
The refugees faced a despairing future in the war-torn region.
A despairing cry echoed through the hall.
Their constant despairing made the situation feel even more hopeless.
After several failed attempts, she began to despair of ever finding a solution.