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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

despondency

/dɪˈspɒndənsi/ noun · British & US
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What does despondency mean?

noun

A state of feeling hopeless or losing confidence; a feeling of despair or desperation.

Example

"The patient's despondency was evident in her lack of interest in her surroundings."

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