1. plural of despondence; states of loss of hope or confidence; feelings of deep discouragement or depression
Usage: Usually used in the plural to refer to multiple instances or periods of despondency; Formal or literary register

Examples

• After several failed attempts, waves of despondences washed over her.
• The team's despondences lifted when they scored the winning goal.
• His repeated despondences made it difficult for friends to support him.
• The economic crisis brought despondences to many households.
• She struggled with alternating periods of hope and despondences throughout her recovery.
• The coach addressed the players' despondences with an inspiring speech.