Definition of Despondency

a condition in which one has no hope

Examples of Despondency in a sentence

My therapist is helping me deal with the despondency I feel when I recall my abusive childhood.  🔊

When my husband died, I lived in a state of despondency for over a year.  🔊

Exercise is a great way to fight despondency because working out tends to brighten a person's spirits.  🔊

Although Gil was sentenced to life in prison, he refused to fall into despondency and focused on filing his appeal.  🔊

John collapsed in despondency when he learned of his wife’s death.  🔊

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