Despondency
Pronunciation: /dɪˈspɑːndənsiː/
Despondency (noun)
- A strong feeling of sadness and low hope, often when you think things will not improve.
- 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.