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despairing
[/dɪˈspeərɪŋ/]
adjective/verb (present participle)
desesperado
1.
feeling or showing loss of hope; in a state of despair
She gave him a despairing look as the situation worsened.
Ela lhe deu um olhar desesperado conforme a situação piorava.
2.
present participle of despair; losing or having lost hope
He was despairing of ever finding a solution.
Ele estava perdendo as esperanças de encontrar uma solução.
Synonyms
hopeless
despondent
disheartened
forlorn
dejected
Antonyms
hopeful
optimistic
encouraged
confident
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
desesperado
most common usage; describes state of despair
General Brazilian
desanimado
alternative; emphasizes discouragement
Portugal
desesperado
standard usage; equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
aflito
alternative; more literary or formal
Related Idioms & Phrases
in despair
lose hope
reach the end of one's rope
give up hope
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