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desorbed

IPA: /dɪˈzɔːrbd/

KK: /dɪˈzɔrbd/

adjective

Definition: Removed from a surface or substance through a process called desorption.

Example: The desorbed molecules were collected for further analysis.

verb

Definition: To remove or release a substance that was previously absorbed, often in a chemical or physical process.

Example: The scientist desorbed the gas from the surface of the material to analyze its composition.

despair

IPA: /dɪˈspɛr/

KK: /dɪˈspɛr/

intransitive verb

Definition: To feel a complete loss of hope or confidence.

Example: After hearing the bad news, she began to despair about the future.

noun

Definition: A feeling of having no hope or being very sad about something.

Example: After losing his job, he fell into a deep despair.

despairer

IPA: /dɪˈspɛrər/

KK: /dɪˈspɛrər/

noun

Definition: A person who feels a deep sense of hopelessness or sadness.

Example: After losing his job, he became a despairer, feeling that nothing would ever improve.

despairing

IPA: /dɪˈspɛərɪŋ/

KK: /dɪˈspɛrɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Feeling or showing a complete lack of hope; very sad and without any chance of improvement.

Example: After hearing the bad news, she had a despairing look on her face.

despairingly

IPA: /dɪˈspɛrɪŋli/

KK: /dɪˈspɛrɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a complete loss of hope.

Example: She looked at the empty room despairingly, feeling that all her efforts had been in vain.

desperate

IPA: /ˈdɛspərɪt/

KK: /ˈdɛspərɪt/

adjective

Definition: Feeling or showing a very strong need or desire, often because of hopelessness or extreme circumstances.

Example: She made a desperate attempt to save her job after the layoffs were announced.

desperately

IPA: /ˈdɛspərətli/

KK: /ˈdɛspərətli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a strong need or desire, often because of a difficult situation.

Example: She desperately wanted to find a solution to the problem.

desperateness

IPA: /ˈdɛspəˌrɛtnəs/

KK: /ˈdɛspərɪtnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of feeling hopeless or in a very difficult situation where one feels they must take extreme actions.

Example: In her state of desperateness, she made choices she would normally never consider.

desperation

IPA: /ˌdɛspəˈreɪʃən/

KK: /dɛspəˈreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A state of feeling hopeless and having no options left, often leading to extreme actions or decisions.

Example: In a moment of desperation, she made a choice she later regretted.

despicable

IPA: /dɪˈspɪkəbl/

KK: /dɪˈspɪkəbl/

adjective

Definition: Worthy of strong dislike or disgust; something that is considered very bad or immoral.

Example: His despicable behavior shocked everyone at the party.

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