despondence

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despondence

A young woman sits alone on a park bench, overcome with despondence.

Definition
  1. 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.
despondence

A young woman sits alone on a park bench, overcome with despondence.

Noun
  1. feeling downcast and disheartened and hopeless

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