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    despondency
    /dɪˈspɒnd(ə)nsi/

    noun

    • 1. low spirits from loss of hope or courage; dejection: "an air of despondency"

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  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › despondencyDESPONDENCY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Despondency is the quality of being unhappy, with no hope or enthusiasm. Learn how to use this word in sentences and see translations in different languages.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › despondencyDespondency Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Despondency is the state of being despondent or extremely low in spirits : dejection, hopelessness. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for despondency.

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  6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › despondenceDespondence Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Despondence is a noun that means despondency, which is a state of deep sadness or hopelessness. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for despondence.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › despondencyDespondency - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    If you're in a state of despondency, you're feeling hopeless and super bummed out. Despondency is one of many emotional states that are not pleasant — it's a kind of extreme sadness. Stubbing your toe wouldn't trigger despondency, but the death of a family member or friend might.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › despondencyDESPONDENCY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Despondency is a noun that means a strong feeling of unhappiness caused by difficulties which you feel you cannot overcome. Learn more about its pronunciation, origin, examples, and related words from Collins English Dictionary.

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › despondencyDespondency - definition of despondency by The Free Dictionary

    Despondency is a state of being depressed, hopeless, or discouraged. Find the origin, usage, and translations of the word despondency in various languages and dictionaries.

  10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitiondespondency noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

    Definition of despondency noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.