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–noun
state of being despondent; depression of spirits from loss of courage or hope; dejection.
Also,
de⋅spond⋅ence.
Origin:
1645–55;
despond
+
-ency
Synonyms:
melancholy, gloom.
See
despair.
Antonyms:
joy.
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de·spon·den·cy
(dĭ-spŏn'dən-sē)
n. Depression of spirits from loss of hope, confidence, or courage; dejection.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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