despondence

Example Sentences

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A stronger explanation of why this show is defying our collective doomsday fatigue points is its insistence on pushing back against despondence.

From Salon • Jan. 30, 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

The anger and despondence of the family is easy to understand considering the magnitude of the crime and the protracted battle they had to fight for justice.

From BBC • Aug. 17, 2022

He drew fouls and whipped passes to teammates and left the Celtics and their fans in a state of despondence.

From New York Times • May 28, 2022

He remembered very clearly his last conversation with her over the phone, three days before she died, her growing despondence with her job and with life on the campus.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie