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Despondency is defined as a state of feeling hopeless or dejected.

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An example of when you are in a state of despondency is when your lover has just left you and you feel hopeless and as if there is no point in going on with your life.

See despondency in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

loss of courage or hope; dejection

also despondence

Origin: see despondent

See despondency in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Depression of spirits from loss of hope, confidence, or courage; dejection.

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