self-despair

noun

Definition of self-despairnext
as in sorrow

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  1. sorrow
  2. dejection
  3. melancholy
  4. oppression
  5. self-pity
  6. despair
  7. gloom
  8. depression
Noun
  • In this moment of sorrow, my thoughts and those of the entire Formula 1 family are with his family and loved ones'.
    — Dan Cancian, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
  • McIlroy expressed his sorrow and predicted that the 15-time major champion will be unable to play for the rest of the season.
    — Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of sorrow
Noun
  • Oswald and a now-pregnant Ingrid handle Edward’s care, with his anger and dejection only growing.
    — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2025
  • This set off a wild celebration by the Canadians — and obvious dejection among the American fans and players.
    — Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2025
Definition of dejection
Noun
  • Frank describes indulging with all ages and body types before the excitement began to fade and a kind of melancholy set in.
    — Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
  • But where Knight of Cups often drifts along in a generalized fog of melancholy, Blanchett actually makes the film’s lament for shattered relationships and thwarted potential actually hurt.
    — Tim Grierson, Vulture, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of melancholy
Noun
  • His 2021 film Rohingya centered on the world’s largest refugee camp, erected in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh to house refugees fleeing oppression and death in Myanmar.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2025
  • The other educator, 25-year-old Paxton Bean, is charged with official oppression and injury to a child with intentional bodily injury, a third-degree felony.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of oppression
Noun
  • The three components of the franchise’s young core refuse to let Williams wallow in any self-pity.
    — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2025
  • King Charles' cancer diagnosis must have pushed her aversion to self-pity to its limits.
    — Jack Royston, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of self-pity
Noun
  • Cohen said counterintelligence operations throughout history have targeted disgruntled federal employees who are left in despair and with no way to pay off their expenses and debts.
    — Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 21 Mar. 2025
  • While nice in theory, of course, the idea can be challenging to put into practice—especially when someone is in the depths of breakup despair.
    — Christina Pérez, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of despair
Noun
  • Others predicted the federal government will remain a major employer locally and cautioned against premature doom and gloom.
    — Jonathan Shorman and, Kansas City Star, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Shear acquits himself well with Sam’s starstruck regard of this famous and beautiful creature who’s inexplicably taken an interest in him, and then with his gloom when things go sour.
    — Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of gloom
Noun
  • How the arts can create healthier communities According to thousands of studies, researchers have determined that involvement in the arts can improve public health and promote healing from illness, as well as protect against such problems as cognitive decline, heart disease, anxiety and depression.
    — David Morgan, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2025
  • The majority of women take acetaminophen at some point during pregnancy, with more use among those with anxiety and depression, according to past research.
    — Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Definition of depression
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