Desponding over the unexpected rejection, he withdrew from the project to gather his thoughts.

His desponding after the failure lasted for weeks, affecting everyone around him.

The desponding news of the company's bankruptcy spread quickly through the office.

The poet wrote about the city's hidden despondings, the small griefs no one dared to mention.

Despite several brief despondences after the setbacks, she eventually regained her confidence and completed the project.

After a series of setbacks, her despondencies gradually gave way to cautious optimism.

After the sudden layoffs, the desponders gathered in the park to share their fears and support one another.

After the final audition, he sat on the bench, despondent and unsure if he'd ever sing again.

The desponder sat by the window, watching the rain, unable to find hope in anything.

After the team lost the championship, a heavy despondence settled over the locker room.