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A counsel of despair

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Pessimistic Outlook

Indicates the speaker thinks a situation has little or no hope of improving. It reflects negativity.

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Most people's advice on climate change has turned into a counsel of despair.
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Responding to Advice

Consider the intention behind the phrase – whether it's to discourage action or to express genuine doubt.

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Her suggestion to drop the project was like a counsel of despair, but I knew she meant well.
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Emotional Weight

This phrase adds emotional impact to a conversation, often evoking a sense of resignation or defeat.

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The old man's words were a counsel of despair, leaving the room in somber silence.
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