Sink into despair Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To gradually feel more and more hopeless, sad, or without any positive expectations for the future.
Usage & Nuances
Used in dramatic or emotional contexts, often about serious setbacks or emotional struggles. Commonly found in literature or storytelling, less so in daily conversation. Implies a slow, uncontrollable process; compare with 'give up hope' (more direct).
Example Sentences
After losing his job, he began to sink into despair.
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Sometimes, people sink into despair when things go wrong.
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Don’t let yourself sink into despair; try to look for hope.
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She felt herself sinking into despair after months of bad news.
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It can be easy to sink into despair when nothing seems to go your way.
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When he failed the exam again, he started to sink into despair, but his friends cheered him up.
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