despond
to be depressed by loss of hope, confidence, or courage.
Origin of despond
1Other words from despond
- de·spond·er, noun
- de·spond·ing·ly, adverb
- un·de·spond·ing, adjective
- un·de·spond·ing·ly, adverb
Words Nearby despond
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How to use despond in a sentence
A week after the inauguration, his wife, Lady Bird, watched with worry as a “slough of despond” surrounded her husband.
But Mr. Parsons did not despond; he knew that owners of safes generally keep the key upon their persons.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume II (of 3) | Charles James WillsBecause he had sunk into the slough of despond, he would be heedless of the mud that gathered on his garments.
Julian Home | Dean Frederic W. Farrar"It sounds pretty bad," admitted Heavy, coming out of her momentary slough of despond.
Ruth Fielding At College | Alice B. EmersonHorses that ought to be having a mash between their ribs make riders despond.
Lord Ormont and his Aminta, Complete | George Meredith
Through them he lifted himself out of the slough of despond, and he sought to extend a helping hand to others.
Mark Twain, A Biography, 1835-1910, Complete | Albert Bigelow Paine
British Dictionary definitions for despond
(intr) to lose heart or hope; become disheartened; despair
archaic lack of hope; despondency
Origin of despond
1Derived forms of despond
- despondingly, adverb
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