Question

Select the ANTONYM of the given word.

DESPAIR

1. Detest
2. Hope
3. Reject
4. Abandon

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Hope

The correct answer is option 2.

Despair means the complete loss or absence of hope.

For eg; I heard a voice full of despair.

Detest means dislike intensely.

Hope means a feeling of expectation and desire for a particular thing to happen.

For eg; He had hope that she would return.

Abandon means cease to support or look after (someone).