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(de-spond-en-cy) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. a state of being sad and hopeless.

Example Sentence

I cannot forgive a scholar his homeless despondency.

More Example Sentences

Despondency can make people feel alone.

Synonyms

sadness; gloom; despair

Antonyms

happiness; joy; cheerfulness

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Rhymes

  • despondency
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