despondency

noun (despondency — uncountable)

«despondency» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Despondency is a feeling of low spirits and lost hope, being very sad and unwilling to try. tree →

In the lessons

In stories, a character falls into despondency after a failure; in The Wind in the Willows Toad sinks into deep despondency in his dungeon until the gaoler's daughter cheers him. In The Pilgrim's Progress, Christian falls into the «Slough of Despond», a bog of despair. In everyday life, talking to someone helps fight despondency.

Examples

Toad sank into despondency in his dark cell. tree →
After losing the final, the team was full of despondency. tree →
A kind word lifted her despondency. tree →
The rain added to our despondency. tree →
In his despondency he refused to eat. tree →
Christian fell into the Slough of Despond. tree →

Note

Uncountable. Adjective: despondent. Similar: gloom, despair, low spirits. If sadness lasts a long time, talk to a trusted adult.

On Mova

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