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despondence

/dɪˈspɒn.dəns/

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noun

/dɪˈspɒn.dəns/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее состояние подавленности, уныния и безнадёжности.

A noun referring to a state of being downcast, disheartened, and without hope.

uncountable

  1. State of hopelessnessC1formal

    A feeling of deep sadness, discouragement, and loss of hope.

    ruУныние

    • After losing his job, he fell into a state of despondence.
    • Her despondence was evident after the failed attempt.
    • The team's despondence grew as the deadline approached with no progress.

    Synonymsdejectiondespairdespondencydiscouragementgloomhopelessnessmelancholymiserywretchedness

    Antonymscheerfulnessconfidencehopefulnessoptimism

Forms
  • despondences plural form
  • despondences' possessive plural form
  • despondence's possessive singular form
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