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

She stared at the unread letter despondently, unsure of how to respond.

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.

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.

After months of setbacks and closed doors, Lena began to despond, feeling she had no energy left to fight for her dreams.

After the letters of rejection, his despond was visible in every slow step he took.

After months of rejections, she sank into despondency but slowly rebuilt her courage.