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despondency

[dih-spon-duhn-see] / dɪˈspɒn dən si /


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Arsenal's joy in Italy contrasted with despondency in Norway for Premier League heavyweights Man City.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

Adding to their despondency, is a fact all involved stress repeatedly: the vaccine is simply not enough to save the species.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2024

On the national front, there is an air of despondency.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 19, 2024

Add that to a constant drumbeat of stories about widespread dissatisfaction and despondency, and it created a negative feedback loop.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2024

That was Mary’s job as she saw it—to keep the despondency away from Tom because everyone knew he was going to be a great success some time.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck




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