DESPOND - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Verb

lose confidence or hope; become dejected

Example: The supporters of the Presidential candidate desponded when they learned the early results of the election

Categories: Despair

Synonyms

Despond

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "despond" comes from Latin dēspondeō.

🧩 Fun Fact

Church Latin preserved classical vocabulary and spread it through religious texts worldwide.