despondence
noun
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Pronunciation: /dɪˈspɒndəns/
noun
Etymology: Etymology tree English despond English -ence English despondence From despond + -ence.
- The state of being downcast or despondent.
“When adverse winds and waves arise, And in my heart despondence sighs, .... Grateful I hear the kind decree That "as my day,—my strength shall be."—”