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- Dictionaryde·spond·en·cy/dəˈspändənsē/
noun
- 1. a state of low spirits caused by loss of hope or courage: "he hinted at his own deep despondency"
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Despondency is the state of being despondent or extremely low in spirits : dejection, hopelessness. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for despondency.
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.
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. When people lose their jobs or experience failure, despondency can happen — they feel despondent.
Despondency definition: state of being despondent; depression of spirits from loss of courage or hope; dejection.. See examples of DESPONDENCY used in a sentence.
Despondency is a noun that means a strong feeling of unhappiness caused by difficulties which you feel you cannot overcome. Learn more about its synonyms, pronunciation, collocations and usage in sentences from Collins 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.
Despondency is a noun that means a feeling of being sad and without much hope. Learn how to pronounce, use and distinguish it from irony with Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
