- a variation of despondency.
despondence
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The Godzilla movies, whether American or Japanese, are metaphors for the ravages of warmongering and the despondence of those powerless to escape its wrath.
From Salon ● Mar. 20, 2026
Deflation became despondence when Silva rifled Rangers into the last four in what was the first Scottish Cup meeting between these sides since Hibs ended their 112-year wait to lift the famous old trophy.
From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2024
The exodus reflects growing despondence over prospects at home, where the economy has been in free fall and the U.N. says food shortages affect a third of the population.
From Reuters ● Sep. 26, 2022
In 2014, back to our timeline, ShrekChan very abruptly closes down, much to the sadness and just despondence of some of its most loyal followers.
From Slate ● May 26, 2021
Since Lee’s surrender, Booth’s mood is a mixture of rage and despondence.
From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly
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