Korean

절망
Meaning: despair
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

絕
望

Example sentences

He fell into despair after failing the exam several times.
죄인들은 처형 소식을 듣고 절망했다.
The sinners despaired upon hearing the news of their execution.
그는 절망의 심연에 빠져 헤어나지 못했다.
He fell into the abyss of despair and could not escape.
그는 도박으로 인해 절망의 나락에 떨어졌다.
He fell into the depths of despair due to gambling.
절망의 구렁텅에 빠진 그를 구해 냈다.
I rescued him who had fallen into a pit of despair.
그의 절망은 끝이 보이지 않는 무저갱 같았다.
His despair was like a bottomless pit with no end in sight.

Usage Notes

A noun referring to a state of complete hopelessness.

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