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Topic: Emotions

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.

despise

IPA: /dɪˈspaɪz/

KK: /dɪˈspaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To strongly dislike someone or something and feel that they are not worthy of respect.

Example: She despises dishonesty and always values truthfulness.

despised

IPA: /dɪˈspaɪzd/

KK: /dɪˈspaɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Hated or looked down upon with strong disapproval.

Example: He felt despised by his peers after the incident.

verb

Definition: To feel a strong dislike or contempt for someone or something.

Example: She despised the way he treated others.

despiteful

IPA: /dɪ'spaɪt.fəl/

KK: /dɪ'spaɪtfl/

adjective

Definition: Showing a desire to harm or hurt someone; mean-spirited.

Example: His despiteful comments made her feel very upset.

despitefulness

IPA: /dɪ'spaɪtfəl/

KK: /dɪ'spaɪtfəl/

noun

Definition: The quality of being spiteful or showing a desire to hurt someone or something.

Example: Her despitefulness made it difficult for her to maintain friendships.

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