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View synonyms for despondency

despondency

[ dih-spon-duhn-see ]

noun

  1. state of being despondent; depression of spirits from loss of courage or hope; dejection.

    Synonyms: gloom, melancholy

    Antonyms: joy

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Other Words From

  • pre·de·spond·en·cy noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of despondency1

First recorded in 1645–55; despond + -ency

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Synonym Study

See despair.

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