noun
- plural of despondence; states of loss of hope or confidence; feelings of deep discouragement or depression
Usage: Usually used in the plural to refer to multiple instances or periods of despondency; Formal or literary register
Examples
- After several failed attempts, waves of despondences washed over her.
- The team's despondences lifted when they scored the winning goal.
- His repeated despondences made it difficult for friends to support him.
- The economic crisis brought despondences to many households.
- She struggled with alternating periods of hope and despondences throughout her recovery.
- The coach addressed the players' despondences with an inspiring speech.