Despondency

Pronunciation: /dɪˈspɑːndənsiː/

Despondency (noun)

  1. A strong feeling of sadness and low hope, often when you think things will not improve.
  2. A state of mind where a person feels discouraged and expects failure, even without clear reasons.

Examples

  • Her despondency made every day feel heavy.
  • The silence showed his despondency after the breakup.