despondence

Example Sentences

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The Godzilla movies, whether American or Japanese, are metaphors for the ravages of warmongering and the despondence of those powerless to escape its wrath.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

Deflation became despondence when Silva rifled Rangers into the last four in what was the first Scottish Cup meeting between these sides since Hibs ended their 112-year wait to lift the famous old trophy.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2024

But walking into his office Monday morning, he was performing despondence.

From Slate • May 16, 2023

The exodus reflects growing despondence over prospects at home, where the economy has been in free fall and the U.N. says food shortages affect a third of the population.

From Reuters • Sep. 26, 2022

Since Lee’s surrender, Booth’s mood is a mixture of rage and despondence.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly