Words Like DESPONDENCY

We have put together a list of words that are similar to DESPONDENCY.

4 Alternative Words Similar to despondency

1 Despondence Noun      Synonym Words Like Despondence
2 Heartsickness Noun      Synonym Words Like Heartsickness
4 Depression Noun      Synonym Words Like Depression

7 definitions of despondency

1 The state of desponding; loss of hope and cessation of effort; discouragement; depression or dejection of the mind.
2 feeling downcast and disheartened and hopeless
3 Depression of spirits from loss of hope, confidence, or courage; dejection.
4 A sinking or dejection of spirits from loss of hope or courage in affliction or difficulty; deep depression of spirit.
5 Synonyms Desperation, etc. (see despair), discouragement, melancholy, gloom.
6 The loss of hope or confidence; despair or dejection.
7 A feeling of depression or disheartenment.
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