Despondency Definition & Meaning
despondency
- noun
- feeling downcast and disheartened and hopeless
"Despondency" in song lyrics
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"I'll one up you with love letters from despondency"
Aesop Rock — Appleseed Intro
Words that rhyme with despondency
Usage tips for "despondency"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does despondency mean?
- feeling downcast and disheartened and hopeless
- What part of speech is despondency?
- Despondency is a noun.