| These recognitions give us all tremendous cause for optimism in a world that is in large measure either in denial or in despondence about what is happening. |
| The poor woman would not quit the floor, even when, in despondence, she gave over her kneeling importunity. |
| In the train, her despondence was deepened by the thought of having to give an account of the day's experiences when she arrived. |
| Even the period of his bashfulness and despondence had a tender charm in looking back at it. |
| Out of this mood of despondence I had to lift myself by an act of will. |
| I smiled at the despondence in her tone as I extinguished the kerosene lamp-light. |
