despondence

• Nom désignant un état d'abattement, de tristesse profonde et de perte d'espoir.

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

indénombrable

1. State of hopelessnessC1formal

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

   désespoir, abattement

   • 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.

   Synonymesdejectiondespairdespondencydiscouragementgloomhopelessnessmelancholymiserywretchedness

   Antonymescheerfulnessconfidencehopefulnessoptimism