Despair is a very intense feeling of hopelessness. The feeling can be described as a mix of misery, discouragement, anguish, agony, and distress. For those with depression, this feeling is often associated with suicidal thoughts.

What is emotional despair?

n. 1. the emotion or feeling of hopelessness, that is, that things are profoundly wrong and will not change for the better.

What do you do when you are in despair?

Ways to reduce despair include acknowledging rather than hiding it, avoiding toxic positivity, and seeking out fellowship. Despair can bring a deeper understanding for the suffering of others.