English Explanatory Dictionary

pit of despair

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A feeling of utter dread and that there is absolutely nothing that can be done to improve the situation.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-pit of despair.wav

Word forms

pit of despair pits of despair

Synonyms

slough of despond
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