The "winter of despair" is a phrase from William Shakespeare's play "Richard III." It is not a specific location but rather a metaphorical reference to a period of darkness and difficulty.
The collective noun is a wilderness of despair. The noun despair is also a collective noun for a despair of writers, a despair of goths.
The phrase "winter of despair" refers to the winter of 1777-1778 during the American Revolutionary War, specifically associated with the Continental Army's encampment at Valley Forge. This period was marked by severe hardships, including harsh weather, lack of supplies, and disease, which tested the resolve of the American troops. Although there was no single battle fought at Valley Forge, the struggles faced there were critical in shaping the army's resilience and eventual success in the war.
She gave up her attempt in despair. The despair of the crowd caused panic.
despair
of Despair, Feeling or expressing despair; hopeless.
"Despair" means "to be helpless."
The word despair is followed by "of" in an archaic construction equivalent to "give up hope."e.g. I despair of ever reaching home.The word despair is often the object of prepositions "in" or "of" (e.g. depths of despair).
"Despair" is a noun or a verb.
The cast of Despair - 2004 includes: Jeff Jennings as Man of Despair
Passion Despair was created on 2011-05-07.
I will tell you a secret. Desiring to cope with despair is the same as wanting to remain in despair. Don't desire to despair, and don't desire to be rid of it. Talk with people, starting with your doctor, trusted friends or counselors. Despair is a deceitful companion.
Some synonyms for the verb to despair are:despondloose faithloose heartsurrenderSome synonyms for the noun despair are:depressionhopelessnessanguishdespondencymelancholy