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Despondence

Noun CEFR C1
dɪˈspɒndəns

Definitions

The state of being downcast or despondent.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

العربيةاليأس
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Examples

When adverse winds and waves arise, And in my heart despondence sighs, .... Grateful I hear the kind decree That "as my day,—my strength shall be."—”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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