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3 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Despondency' in a Sentence

"The state of being despondent; a feeling of depression resulting from a loss of courage or hope, leading to a sense of dejection." more

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The despondency in her eyes revealed the deep sadness she was feeling.
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The sudden loss of a loved one plunged him into a state of despondency.
Failing to achieve his lifelong dream left him in a state of despondency that was hard to shake off.

Despondency

dih-spon-duhn-see
nounThe state of being despondent; a feeling of depression resulting from a loss of courage or hope, leading to a sense of dejection.

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Last Updated On: August 14, 2024
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