JLPT N1 Advanced
絶望
Despair or complete loss of hope.
Readings
Other forms
絶望する to despair
絶望的な hopeless, desperate
Noun, Suru verb, Na-adjective (via 的)
Despair / Hopelessness
A profound emotional state where one is convinced there is no possibility of salvation or future improvement.
Example
絶望的 な 状況 で も 、 彼 は 諦め なかっ た 。
Even in a hopeless situation, he didn't give up.
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