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How do you spell Despondent?

Correct spelling

despondent

Remember: despondENT ends like 'sent away' - hope has been sent away.

Why is despondent spelled this way?

From Latin despondere, to give up. DE (away) + SPONDERE (to promise). Someone despondent has given away their promise — hope surrendered, spirit deflated.

Common misspellings of despondent

despondantdespodentdespondintdespontent

Example

After failing the exam for the third time, Maria felt utterly despondent about her chances of becoming a doctor.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell despondent?+
The correct spelling is "despondent". Remember: despondENT ends like 'sent away' - hope has been sent away.
Is it despondant or despondent?+
The correct spelling is "despondent", not "despondant".

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