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despond

[dɪˈspɒnd]

despond Definition

  • 1to become disheartened or discouraged
  • 2to lose confidence or hope

Using despond: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "despond" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She desponded when she failed the exam.

  • Example

    The team began to despond after losing three games in a row.

  • Example

    He was desponding over his financial situation.

despond Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for despond

Phrases with despond

  • despondent mood

    a feeling of extreme discouragement or depression

    Example

    After the breakup, he was in a despondent mood for weeks.

  • despondent outlook

    a negative or pessimistic view of the future

    Example

    The company's despondent outlook led to a decrease in stock prices.

  • despondent tone

    a way of speaking that conveys sadness or discouragement

    Example

    Her despondent tone made it clear that she was not looking forward to the meeting.

Origins of despond

from Latin 'despondere', meaning 'to give up, lose heart'

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Summary: despond in Brief

'Despond' [dɪˈspɒnd] is a verb that means to become disheartened or discouraged, often losing confidence or hope. It can be used to describe a person's emotional state, as in 'She desponded when she failed the exam,' or a group's morale, as in 'The team began to despond after losing three games in a row.' Synonyms include 'deject,' 'dispirit,' and 'dismay,' while antonyms include 'encourage,' 'inspire,' and 'hearten.'