DESPONDENCE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

feeling downcast and disheartened and hopeless

Synonyms

Disconsolateness, Heartsickness, Despondence, Despondency

đź”— Related Words

despond – A related word in the same word family.

ence – A related word in the same word family.

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➡️ Words that Start with DE

Destains Demandasaurus Designated Despatch Defy Decerebrating Descriptions Detachment Dedication Deaccession Dewberry Departs

Words that End with CE ⬅️

Pursuance Subspace Substance Subsurface Succulence Sufferance Suffice Superabundance Superintendence Surface Surplice Surveillance