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This entry explores the term "despair," a noun that signifies a profound feeling of hopelessness. The 9/11 terrorist attacks led many Americans to experience despair, illustrating the emotional impact of tragic events. Examples highlight despair's significance in everyday life, such as disappointment after a sports loss. By contrasting sentences of despair with those depicting hope, we gain insight into this complex emotion's role in human experience. This exploration unveils despair not just as a feeling, but a response to life’s challenges.
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SENTENCE FROM THE BOARD DEFINITION AND PART OF SPEECH “The 9/11 terrorist attacks caused American citizens to be in a state of complete DISPAIR.” DISPAIR (noun) – a profound feeling of hopelessness DISPAIR 79 73 “There was hope in the land after the brutal thunderstorm.” “My heart was filled with DISPAIR after my favorite basketball team lost to its rival.” PICTURE AND EXAMPLE SENTENCE PICTURE AND NON-EXAMPLE SENTENCE