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as in sadness
a state or spell of low spirits
he sank into a crushing despond after his wife left him
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as in despair
utter loss of hope
loss of his job threw him into a deep despond
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as in to despair
to lose all hope or confidence
we must not despond even though we live in trying times
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Recent Examples of despond
Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2024
The slough of Mardenborough's despond comes towards the end of the film when a crash at the Nürburgring results in the death of a spectator.
—Elana Scherr, Car and Driver, 11 Aug. 2023
Their partnership—in fighting Communism and reviving the U.S. economy after the despond of the 1970s—changed American debate.
—The Editorial Board, WSJ, 1 Oct. 2020
Animal spirits might buoy up markets again, or investors might sink back into the sort of despond that ended 2015, but sentiment currently offers little guide.
—James MacKintosh, WSJ, 20 Dec. 2018
On its best nights, the N.B.A. offers a free-jazz apex, as good teams (none of which are found within hundreds of miles of that basketball despond in New York City) offer jukes and passes and shooting.
—Michael Powell, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2016
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Lonely and addicted to her social media feeds, Selena plunged into a deep despond and filmed her death-by-overdose on Snap.
—Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2024
The slough of Mardenborough's despond comes towards the end of the film when a crash at the Nürburgring results in the death of a spectator.
—Elana Scherr, Car and Driver, 11 Aug. 2023
Their partnership—in fighting Communism and reviving the U.S. economy after the despond of the 1970s—changed American debate.
—The Editorial Board, WSJ, 1 Oct. 2020
Animal spirits might buoy up markets again, or investors might sink back into the sort of despond that ended 2015, but sentiment currently offers little guide.
—James MacKintosh, WSJ, 20 Dec. 2018
On its best nights, the N.B.A. offers a free-jazz apex, as good teams (none of which are found within hundreds of miles of that basketball despond in New York City) offer jukes and passes and shooting.
—Michael Powell, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for despond
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Satan is harsh and hypnotic, romantic and self-pitying in his despair.Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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The rest of the cast is excellent too, in both the showier roles — Quinto as Mark, plunged into despair; Woodley as Diana, devolving into derangement — and the quieter ones.Jesse Green, New York Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Across numerous studies, those with oily skin and acne had higher rates of anxiety and depression and were more likely to feel stress.14 How to Care for Oily Skin Establishing a skincare routine can go a long way in managing oily skin, removing excess oils, and preventing acne.Mark Gurarie, Health, 1 Jan. 2025
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The Mediterranean diet has been found to have health benefits, such as reducing the risk of conditions like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, and depression.Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 1 Jan. 2025
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Its foreign minister in 2021 famously held a speech in thigh-high water to steer attention to the island's plight, expressing the feeling of desperation many in the region share.Katharina Buchholz, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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With each match eliminating contestants in shocking and violent ways, the show features themes of human desperation and the lengths people will go to stay alive.Jane LaCroix, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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But the Christmas–New Year’s setting adds a nice touch of melancholy to the proceedings.Bob Sassone, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
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But over the course of the pair’s tour of Poland to visit their late grandmother’s ancestral home, Benji’s flippant manner keeps dissolving to reveal internal conflict and profound melancholy.David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
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Much doom and gloom was aimed at the electric car world in 2024.Jeremy White, WIRED, 1 Jan. 2025
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The media, our social media feeds and our most pessimistic friends fill us with doom and gloom stories.Axios, Axios, 25 Dec. 2024
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Those little eyebrows pinched in sorrow or remorse?Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
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Because, Linford says, while sorrow is real, the final word is joy.Jason DeRose, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Despond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/despond. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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