despondency
1 of 1noun/dɪˈspɑndənsi/
1
the state of being unhappy and despairing
C2- 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.
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