Meaning 1neutral; emotionally strong · 82%
Deep distress in which someone sees no hope or solution.
Natural examples
In ihrer Verzweiflung rief sie eine Freundin an.
In her despair, she called a friend.
Die Verzweiflung über den Verlust war groß.
The despair over the loss was profound.
Aus Verzweiflung nahm er jede Arbeit an.
In desperation, he accepted any job.
Usage note
Verzweiflung is feminine and usually used in the singular; the plural Verzweiflungen refers to separate instances or forms of despair.
Mini-lesson: Verzweiflung
Deep distress in which someone sees no hope or solution. Verzweiflung is feminine and usually used in the singular; the plural Verzweiflungen refers to separate instances or forms of despair.
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