désarroi
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Deep distress
/dezaʁwa/
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A state of deep emotional confusion and distress.
Examples
Face à la crise, ils sont en plein désarroi.
Facing the crisis, they are in utter disarray.
La nouvelle l’a plongée dans le désarroi.
The news left her in deep distress.
Le départ soudain a causé un grand désarroi.
The sudden departure caused great distress.
Son désarroi était visible.
His distress was plain to see.
Elle a confié son désarroi à un ami.
She shared her anguish with a friend.
Similar words
égarement
détresse
trouble
angoisse
Meanings
Examples
La nouvelle l’a plongée dans le désarroi.
The news left her in deep distress.
Son désarroi était visible.
His distress was plain to see.
Face à la crise, ils sont en plein désarroi.
Facing the crisis, they are in utter disarray.
Elle a confié son désarroi à un ami.
She shared her anguish with a friend.
Le départ soudain a causé un grand désarroi.
The sudden departure caused great distress.
Similar words
détresse
angoisse
trouble
égarement
FAQ
A state of deep emotional confusion and distress.
Often follows a shock or loss.
What is a typical example?
La nouvelle l’a plongée dans le désarroi.
What grammatical kind is it?
Stronger than ordinary uncertainty.
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