How Do You Spell DESPOND?

Pronunciation: [dɪspˈɒnd] (IPA)

Despond is a word that is spelled with a silent "e" at the end. The IPA phonetic transcription for despond is /dɪˈspɑnd/. The "d" is pronounced as "duh," the "i" is pronounced as "ih," the stress is on the second syllable, and the "s" is pronounced as "z." The "o" is pronounced as "aw" and the "n" is pronounced as "n." This word means to feel extreme discouragement, dejection or depression, and it is essential to spell it correctly when written.

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Etymology
Similar spelling words
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DESPOND Meaning and Definition

  1. Despond is a verb that means to feel or express extreme discouragement, hopelessness, or a deep sense of sadness. It is derived from the Latin word “despondēre,” which means to give up or lose hope.

    When someone is despondent, they feel a complete lack of motivation or belief in the possibility of a positive outcome. They may exhibit a sense of dejection, resignation, or despair. This state of despondency often leads to a loss of interest or enthusiasm in daily activities and a feeling of being overwhelmed by negative emotions.

    To despond can also refer to expressing this emotional state through one's words or actions. For example, someone may despondently sigh or speak in a low, dejected tone, clearly conveying their deep despair and hopelessness.

    This word is commonly used to describe individuals who experience a prolonged or intense period of sadness or hopelessness, typically due to personal or professional setbacks, losses, or other challenging circumstances. It can be a temporary emotional response or a chronic state of mind.

    In summary, despond reflects the depth and intensity of discouragement or despair an individual may feel, as well as their marked lack of motivation or hope for a positive outcome.

  2. To be cast down; to lose all courage; to lose hope;-despair implies a total loss of hope, despond does not.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for DESPOND

  • sespond
  • xespond
  • cespond
  • fespond
  • respond
  • eespond
  • dwspond
  • dsspond
  • ddspond
  • drspond
  • d4spond
  • d3spond
  • deapond
  • dezpond
  • dexpond
  • dedpond
  • deepond
  • dewpond
  • desoond

Etymology of DESPOND

The word "despond" can be traced back to the early 17th century. It is derived from the Latin word "despondēre", which comprises two parts: "de", meaning "down" or "away", and "spondēre", meaning "to promise" or "to pledge". In Latin, "despondēre" referred to the act of giving up or relinquishing a promise or commitment. Over time, the meaning of "despond" evolved to depict a state of deep discouragement, hopelessness, or despair.

Similar spelling words for DESPOND

Conjugate verb Despond

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have desponded
you would have desponded
he/she/it would have desponded
we would have desponded
they would have desponded
I would have despond
you would have despond
he/she/it would have despond
we would have despond
they would have despond

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been desponding
you would have been desponding
he/she/it would have been desponding
we would have been desponding
they would have been desponding

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would despond
you would despond
he/she/it would despond
we would despond
they would despond

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be desponding
you would be desponding
he/she/it would be desponding
we would be desponding
they would be desponding

FUTURE

I will despond
you will despond
he/she/it will despond
we will despond
they will despond

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be desponding
you will be desponding
he/she/it will be desponding
we will be desponding
they will be desponding

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have desponded
you will have desponded
he/she/it will have desponded
we will have desponded
they will have desponded

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been desponding
you will have been desponding
he/she/it will have been desponding
we will have been desponding
they will have been desponding

IMPERATIVE

you despond
we let´s despond

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to despond

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was desponding
you were desponding
he/she/it was desponding
we were desponding
they were desponding

PAST PARTICIPLE

desponded

PAST PERFECT

I had desponded
you had desponded
he/she/it had desponded
we had desponded
they had desponded

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been desponding
you had been desponding
he/she/it had been desponding
we had been desponding
they had been desponding

PRESENT

I despond
you despond
he/she/it desponds
we despond
they despond

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am desponding
you are desponding
he/she/it is desponding
we are desponding
they are desponding

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

desponding

PRESENT PERFECT

I have desponded
you have desponded
he/she/it has desponded
we have desponded
they have desponded

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been desponding
you have been desponding
he/she/it has been desponding
we have been desponding
they have been desponding

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it despond

SIMPLE PAST

I desponded
you desponded
he/she/it desponded
we desponded
they desponded

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