despond

• Verbo obsoleto que significa perder el ánimo, desanimarse, perder la esperanza o la confianza; volverse abatido o deprimido.

An obsolete verb meaning to lose heart, hope, or confidence; to become dejected or despondent.

1. Lose hope or confidenceC2formal

   To become dejected or lose confidence and hope in a situation.

   Perder la esperanza o la confianza

   • After the third failed attempt, he began to despond.
   • She desponded when she heard the disappointing news.
   • The team desponded after losing the championship game.

   Sinónimosdespairgive up

   Antónimoscheerencouragehope