What does despondency mean?
Despondency means The loss of hope or confidence; despair or dejection..
Despondency
/dɪˈspɒndənsi/ · noun
Meaning
The loss of hope or confidence; despair or dejection..
Definitions by Sense
- The loss of hope or confidence; despair or dejection.
- A feeling of depression or disheartenment.
Example Sentences
Not everyone succumbed to such nostalgia and despondency. Some saw the existential threat to Scots as a call to document what remained.
He kissed her brow, and left her. She watched him unconsciously, till the winding walk hid him from her sight, and then sank back on her seat, every nerve relaxing from its high-strained excitement into utter and still despondency.
Synonyms for despondency
Antonyms for despondency
Related Words
Word Forms
- despondencies
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for despondency?
Common synonyms include despair, desperation, despond, despondency.
What is the opposite of despondency?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use despondency in a sentence?
Not everyone succumbed to such nostalgia and despondency. Some saw the existential threat to Scots as a call to document what remained.
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