despondence
Definition
- Noun:
- A state of feeling downcast, disheartened, and hopeless: "Despondence" refers to a profound emotional state characterized by a loss of hope, courage, or enthusiasm. It is a deep-seated feeling of dejection and discouragement.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- After receiving the rejection letter, a deep despondence settled over him.
- The team's losing streak filled the players with despondence.
- She tried to fight the despondence that followed the bad news.
Advanced Usage
"To sink into despondence": to gradually become overwhelmed by feelings of hopelessness.
- Without support, it's easy to sink into despondence during difficult times.
"A mood of despondence": describes an atmosphere or prevailing feeling of gloom.
- A mood of despondence hung over the office after the company announced layoffs.
Variants and Related Words
Despondency (n): A synonym for "despondence," meaning the same state of low spirits and hopelessness.
- His despondency was evident in his silence.
Despondent (adj): Feeling or showing profound hopelessness and dejection.
- She was despondent about her chances of finding a job.
Synonyms
- Dejection: A state of sadness and low spirits.
- Despair: The complete loss or absence of hope.
- Hopelessness: The feeling or state of having no hope.
- Discouragement: A loss of confidence or enthusiasm.
Antonyms
- Hope: A feeling of expectation and desire for a particular thing to happen.
- Cheerfulness: The quality or state of being noticeably happy and optimistic.
- Optimism: Hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something.
- Elation: Great happiness and exhilaration.
Noun
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feeling downcast and disheartened and hopeless
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