DESPAIRING
/dɪˈspɛəɹ.ɪŋ/
10 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun, adjective
Definition of DESPAIRING
To give up as beyond hope or expectation; to despair of.
To cause to despair.
(often with “of”) To be hopeless; to have no hope; to give up all hope or expectation.
A mood or display of despair.
Feeling, expressing, or caused by despair; hopeless.
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Is DESPAIRING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DESPAIRING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DESPAIRING uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DESPAIRING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | s | p | a | i | r | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17 |
Anagrams of DESPAIRING
Words made by rearranging the exact same 10 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DESPAIRING
100 words from the letters in DESPAIRING
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How to Use DESPAIRING in Word Games
DESPAIRING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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