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   despondency

   /dɪˈspɒnd(ə)nsi/

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

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   • 1. despondence noun

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   The meaning of DESPONDENCY is the state of being despondent or extremely low in spirits : dejection, hopelessness. How to use despondency in a sentence.

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   DESPONDENCY definition: 1. the quality of being unhappy, with no hope or enthusiasm: 2. the quality of being unhappy, with…. Learn more.

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   Despondency is a sad emotional state — much like depression. If you're in a state of despondency, you're feeling hopeless and super bummed out.

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   Despondency definition: state of being despondent; depression of spirits from loss of courage or hope; dejection.. See examples of DESPONDENCY used in a sentence.

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   Despondency is a strong feeling of unhappiness caused by difficulties which you feel you cannot overcome.

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   Examples of despondence in a Sentence. her slumping posture betrayed a growing despondence the ability to endure defeat without despondence has allowed him to weather the ups and downs of an acting career. Recent Examples on the Web Emitting a combination of anger, frustration, and despondence, the University of Utah’s fifth-year junior ...

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   noun. /dɪˈspɒndənsi/ /dɪˈspɑːndənsi/ [uncountable] a feeling of being sad and without much hope. a mood of despondency. Life's not all gloom and despondency. despondency about/over something a situation of high unemployment and despondency about the future. Topics Feelings c2. Definitions on the go.