CEFR B2

despondency

noun

Meaning

A state of low spirits caused by loss of hope or courage.

Examples

The team's despondency was palpable after their unexpected loss.
He struggled to overcome his despondency following the job rejection.

Synonyms: sadness, gloom, despair, hopelessness

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despondency (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /dɪˈspɒndənsi/

Definition

A state of low spirits caused by loss of hope or courage.

Examples

The team's despondency was palpable after their unexpected loss.
He struggled to overcome his despondency following the job rejection.
Her despondency deepened as she realized she was completely alone.

How to Use despondency

in despondency (prepositional phrase): In a state of low spirits. — "The artist worked in despondency for weeks, unable to find inspiration."
fall into despondency (collocation): To begin to feel very sad and without hope. — "After the accident, he fell into despondency and refused to see anyone."

Synonyms of despondency

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