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despond
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/dɪsˈpɒnd/
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/dɪsˈpɑnd/
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despond
noun
UK
/dɪˈspɒnd/
US
/dɪˈspɑːnd/
Translations
уныние
He fell into a state of despond after losing his job.
Он впал в состояние уныния после потери работы.
Definitions
A state of low spirits caused by loss of hope or courage.
After the team lost the championship, a feeling of despond settled over the players.
Synonyms
despair
despondency
dejection
discouragement
hopelessness
melancholy
sorrow
gloom
downheartedness
depression
despond
verb
desponded
Past Simple
desponded
Past Participle
desponding
Gerund
UK
/dɪsˈpɒnd/
US
/dɪsˈpɑnd/
Translations
унывать
He began to despond after receiving the bad news.
Он начал унывать после получения плохих новостей.
Definitions
To lose confidence or hope; to become dejected.
After several failed attempts, he began to despond and considered giving up on his project.
Synonyms
deject
discourage
dismay
dishearten
dispirited
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