Associations to the word «Despondency»

Wiktionary

DESPONDENCY, noun. The loss of hope or confidence; despair or dejection.
DESPONDENCY, noun. A feeling of depression or disheartenment.

Dictionary definition

DESPONDENCY, noun. Feeling downcast and disheartened and hopeless.

Wise words

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