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despondency

1 of 1noun
/dɪˈspɑndənsi/
1

the state of being unhappy and despairing

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  • In the depths of his despondency, he struggled to find a reason to get out of bed each morning.
  • The loss of her job plunged her into a deep sense of despondency, unsure of how to move forward.
  • Despite his efforts to stay positive, the constant setbacks led him into a spiral of despondency.
  • The news of her illness filled her family with a sense of despondency, unsure of what the future held.
  • The counselor offered support and guidance to help him overcome his feelings of despondency and find hope again.