Definition of despond

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • despond is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • despond is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • despond is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 13

Definition of despond


  • lose confidence or hope; become dejected (verb)

    Examples

    1. The supporters of the Presidential candidate desponded when they learned the early results of the election

See definition of despond in Merriam Webster