despondency

Translations

despondencynoun
despondencies
pl
abattementÉtat de découragement profond, avec perte d’espoir ou de courage.
After losing his job, he fell into a deep despondency and struggled to find motivation.
Après avoir perdu son emploi, il est tombé dans un profond abattement et a eu du mal à trouver de la motivation.
Additional translations
découragementS’emploie quand l’accent porte sur la perte de courage ou d’espoir.

Definitions

despondencynoun
A state of low spirits caused by loss of hope or courage.
After losing his job, he fell into a deep despondency and struggled to find motivation.
A feeling of profound hopelessness or dejection.
She spoke with a despondency that alarmed her friends.