despondency

noun
UK: /dɪˈspɒndənsi/
US: /dɪˈspɑːndənsi/

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

    1. Her despondency made her stay in bed all day.
    2. The team's despondency was palpable after losing the championship; their faces showed deep despair.

  2. A feeling of profound hopelessness and discouragement; a deep sadness.

    1. Despondency filled the room after the bad news.
    2. Overcome by despondency, he considered abandoning his long-term goals; the weight of disappointment felt unbearable.

Synonyms

depression dejection gloom despair

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "despondency" in English means: A state of low spirits caused by loss of hope or courage., A feeling of profound hopelessness and discouragement; a deep sadness..

The phonetic transcription of "despondency" is /dɪˈspɒndənsi/ in British English and /dɪˈspɑːndənsi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "despondency": depression, dejection, gloom, despair.

Example usage of "despondency": "Her despondency made her stay in bed all day.". More examples on the page.