Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
despond
verb
/dɪˈspɒnd/
Definition
To lose confidence or hope; to become disheartened.
Examples
- After hearing the bad news, she began to despond and felt overwhelmed by sadness.
- He could easily despond when faced with setbacks in his career.
Meaning
Despond refers to a state of feeling downhearted or depressed, often due to difficulties or disappointments.
Synonyms
- deject
- dismay
- discourage
- lose heart
