despondency

[US]/dɪ'spɒnd(ə)nsɪ/
[UK]/dɪˈspɑndənsi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. loss of courage, despair.

Example Sentences

there is a seam of despondency in Stipe's words.

comments spreading gloom and despondency .

Her despondency arises from her inability to find employment.

He sank into despondency after losing his job.

The constant failures led to a sense of despondency in the team.

She struggled to overcome her despondency and find motivation.

The news of the pandemic filled him with despondency.

His despondency was evident in his lack of enthusiasm.

The loss of her pet dog plunged her into despondency.

Despite facing challenges, she refused to give in to despondency.

The long winter brought a sense of despondency to the villagers.

He masked his despondency with a forced smile.

The therapy sessions helped her cope with her despondency.

Real-world Examples

But hope is turning to despondency.

Source: VOA Standard English_Life

In the 1970s the despondency was prompted by concerns about overpopulation, environmental damage and the prospect of nuclear immolation.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Small sympathetic chats matter above all because few of us are ever very far from sadness and despondency.

Source: The school of life

I have random...like fat ex deliveries of despondency. Just like I don't know what in there, so...

Source: Big Think Super Thoughts

The anxiety of fear now gave place to despondency.

Source: Monk (Part 1)

There was clearly something better than anger and despondency.

Source: Middlemarch (Part Two)

The whole family shared his despondency, and with dreamy eyes chewed the cud of his bitter story.

Source: Women’s Paradise (Part 1)

The cause of this despondency is disputed—is it politics or property?

Source: Economist Finance and economics

As She kissed her, She felt an unusual despondency infuse itself into her bosom.

Source: Monk (Part 2)

I know my cowardice, my despondency, my efforts that come to nothing, all my wretchedness.

Source: The Mystery of 813 (Part 1)

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