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despondency in French

despondency in French is désespoir, abattement — despondency means a feeling of having lost hope or confidence.

despondency in French

désespoir
noun
The loss of hope or confidence; despair or dejection.
abattement
noun
A feeling of depression or disheartenment.

What does "despondency" mean?

  1. noun A feeling of having lost hope or confidence.
    "Not everyone succumbed to such nostalgia and despondency. Some saw the existential threat to Scots as a call to document what remained."
  2. noun A feeling of low spirits and loss of heart.
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despondency in a sentence

  • Not everyone succumbed to such nostalgia and despondency. Some saw the existential threat to Scots as a call to document what remained.

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What is "despondency" in French?
"despondency" in French is désespoir, abattement. despondency means: A feeling of having lost hope or confidence.
Are there other ways to say "despondency" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "despondency": désespoir, abattement.
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