verb
- becomes dejected or loses hope; feels discouraged
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘despond’
Examples
- She desponds whenever she thinks about her failed business.
- He desponds easily when faced with criticism.
- The team desponds after every loss this season.
- Maria desponds over her inability to find work.
- The student desponds when looking at his poor grades.
- She never desponds, even in difficult times.