Despondency

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Synonyms of despondency

Antonyms of despondency

Collocations of despondency

deep despondency
Frequency: 70 %

She fell into a state of deep despondency after losing her job.

overwhelming despondency
Frequency: 60 %

The news of the tragedy brought overwhelming despondency to the community.

profound despondency
Frequency: 50 %

The loss of her beloved pet caused a profound despondency in her heart.

crippling despondency
Frequency: 45 %

His crippling despondency made it difficult for him to get out of bed in the morning.

unbearable despondency
Frequency: 40 %

The thought of facing another day of unbearable despondency was too much for him to bear.

Idiomatic Expressions for despondency

  • Phrase: cloud of despondency
    Meaning: a feeling of gloom and despair that hangs over a person or situation
    Usage: The team was unable to shake off the cloud of despondency after their defeat in the championship game.