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despondency

[dih-spon-duhn-see] / dɪˈspɒn dən si /


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Arsenal's joy in Italy contrasted with despondency in Norway for Premier League heavyweights Man City.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

What you were left with at the end was a feeling of despondency at how poor Scotland actually were.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2025

On the national front, there is an air of despondency.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 19, 2024

Add that to a constant drumbeat of stories about widespread dissatisfaction and despondency, and it created a negative feedback loop.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2024

As the days crept by, more and more people shook off their despondency and began to rebuild their homes and businesses.

From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy




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