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Synonyms for despondency


Grammar : Noun
Spell : dih-spon-duhn-see or dih-spon-duhns
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈspɒn dən si or dɪˈspɒn dəns



Définition of despondency

Origin :
  • 1650s; see despondence + -cy.
  • noun dejection
Example sentences :
  • Lucretia's defeat in the Handicap had increased his despondency.
  • Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
  • The Union army was still busy and he felt a few moments of despondency.
  • Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler
  • He thinks it is too late to change for any useful purpose, and he sinks into despondency.
  • Extract from : « Bunyan » by James Anthony Froude
  • There had been times in the last few days when he had suffered from despondency.
  • Extract from : « Cleo The Magnificent » by Louis Zangwill
  • Maurice awoke to a sensation of despondency and physical discomfort.
  • Extract from : « The Downfall » by Emile Zola
  • But Socrates has no sooner found the new solution than he sinks into a fit of despondency.
  • Extract from : « Theaetetus » by Plato
  • He was changed: despondency had vanished––humility gone with it.
  • Extract from : « The Cruise of the Shining Light » by Norman Duncan
  • From the depths of despondency, I rose to the peaks of elation.
  • Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science July 1930 » by Various
  • The thick, congested mate seemed on the point of bursting with despondency.
  • Extract from : « Chance » by Joseph Conrad
  • "This despondency is ill-judging and unfair," said Mary, in a kind tone.
  • Extract from : « Roland Cashel » by Charles James Lever

Antonyms for despondency

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