1
as in sadness
a state or spell of low spirits
in despondency because he couldn't seem to settle into a lasting relationship
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as in despair
the state of being discouraged
in their despondency they seemingly forgot that losing teams can become winning teams in a single season
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as in desperation
utter loss of hope
never once gave into despondency and self-pity during her long recovery from her injuries in the car crash
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Recent Examples of despondency
He’s got no home, no close family, no Wi-Fi for when Callie Rose comes by his new-to-him trailer with hopes of doing her homework on her iPad. O’Connor wears Dusty’s despondency like a heavy blanket, shoulders slumped and eyes cast toward the dirt beneath his feet.
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 27 Jan. 2025
One day, her despondency was interrupted by a meeting with the chiefs of the Iroquois’ Six Nation Confederacy to honor her efforts to bring back the bald eagle.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
But with over 115,000 views, her message has struck a nerve among young professionals grappling with a growing sense of corporate despondency.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
And speaking of tariffs, President Trump’s incoming administration has spread alarm and despondency with its scattergun references to possible tariff barriers.
—Neil Winton, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 27 Jan. 2025
One day, her despondency was interrupted by a meeting with the chiefs of the Iroquois’ Six Nation Confederacy to honor her efforts to bring back the bald eagle.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
But with over 115,000 views, her message has struck a nerve among young professionals grappling with a growing sense of corporate despondency.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
And speaking of tariffs, President Trump’s incoming administration has spread alarm and despondency with its scattergun references to possible tariff barriers.
—Neil Winton, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for despondency
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Cohen said counterintelligence operations throughout history have targeted disgruntled federal employees who are left in despair and with no way to pay off their expenses and debts.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2025
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While nice in theory, of course, the idea can be challenging to put into practice—especially when someone is in the depths of breakup despair.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2025
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Yesterday’s White House stunt had all the hallmarks of Trump corruption, but there was something else, too—an air of desperation.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
12 Mar. 2025
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In desperation, some companies have resorted to tactics like tracking employee badge swipes and VPNs.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
11 Mar. 2025
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The 10 Best Movies Leaving Netflix In March 2025 Aftersun (2022) Few movies from the 2020s have hit me quite as hard as Aftersun, a movie about not only dealing with depression, but being close to somebody dealing with depression.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Sleep deficiency is also linked to diabetes, stroke, and mental health conditions like depression.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
14 Mar. 2025
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Nevertheless, Kennedy has touted the vitamin and falsely claimed that good nutrition protects against the virus, much to the dismay of pediatricians.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
20 Mar. 2025
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Recently, Interpreter mode for live translations and Family Bell announcements for setting personalized reminders were both discontinued to the dismay of many frequent users.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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There’s some comedy in there, but all the laughs are so blunted by a determined melancholy that nothing really lands.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
28 Feb. 2025
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Moving and melancholy, Chalamet’s performance brought him widespread awards recognition including SAG, BAFTA and Golden Globe nominations.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2025
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In this moment of sorrow, my thoughts and those of the entire Formula 1 family are with his family and loved ones'.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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McIlroy expressed his sorrow and predicted that the 15-time major champion will be unable to play for the rest of the season.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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Shear acquits himself well with Sam’s starstruck regard of this famous and beautiful creature who’s inexplicably taken an interest in him, and then with his gloom when things go sour.—
Angie Han,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Mar. 2025
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However, the survey results aren’t all doom and gloom, as 79% of parents reported relief in venting to friends about their most stressful parenting moments.—
Christian Dashiell,
Parents,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Despondency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/despondency. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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