What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hopelessness shown by man with couple (7)" mean?

The definition is "Hopelessness". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DES (synonym="man") + PAIR (synonym="couple") = DESPAIR; definition: "Hopelessness" The answer is DESPAIR.

Hopelessness shown by man with couple (7)

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