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despair A feeling of complete and utter hopelessness, often accompanied by the overwhelming urge to give up on life. ■ After losing their job and their cat, John was consumed by despair. He spent the rest of the day on his couch in a fetal position, binge-watching Netflix and eating pizza like it was the only thing keeping him going.
Blues A state of melancholy or sadness, often accompanied by feelings of hopelessness and despair. ■ After getting lost on the way to his friend's house, John started feeling the blues and decided to call for a ride home.
Distressing A feeling of anxiety or fear that causes discomfort, sadness, or despair. ■ "When I found out my favorite sandwich was out of stock, it was truly distressing. I may have to resort to eating a salad."
loath An intense dislike or hatred. ■ "I loathe Mondays and the traffic they bring with them. It's like being stuck in a never-ending cycle of despair!
nosedive A sudden and rapid decline, often resulting in a crash or failure. ■ After discovering out his company was going bankrupt, John's stock prices nosedived, leaving him in a state of financial despair.
Pit A deep hole in the ground, usually formed by water or erosion. It can also refer to a depressing or unpleasant situation. ■ "I fell into the pit of despair when I failed my exam."
pits The deepest, darkest part of the underworld, where demons dwell. ■ "I accidentally fell into the pits of despair after losing my job."
Solitude The state of being alone or in seclusion, often accompanied by feelings of loneliness and despair. ■ "I don't know how people can enjoy solitude. It's just so boring! I need to be around other people to feel alive."
wail An extremely loud and mournful cry, often accompanied by intense grieving or despair. ■ "When I found out my favorite sandwich shop had closed down, I let out a heart-wrenching wail that echoed through the streets."
abysmal Of or relating to an extremely deep, dark, and inescapable place, such as the bottom of the ocean or the bottom of one's own despair. ■ "I accidentally dropped my phone into the abyssal depths of the toilet bowl, and now all my important documents are forever lost."
Basements The lowest level of a building, often used as storage or living quarters. ■ "I forgot where I put my favorite sandwich. It was probably in the basement." A place of darkness and despair, where lost souls go to rot away in obscurity. ■ "My boss told me I had to work in the basement for a while. It was like being sent to purgatory."
Erased A feeling of deep sadness or despair that seems to be eternal, and is caused by the realization that one's life has been a complete failure. ■ "I erased all my hopes and dreams after I found out I couldn't become an astronaut."