desponded; desponding; desponds
Definition of despond
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to become despondent
despond
noun
Definition of despond (Entry 2 of 2)
Keep scrolling for more
Keep scrolling for more
Test Your Vocabulary
Who Knew?
-
- What is a ruelle?

Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!
TAKE THE QUIZ
A daily challenge for crossword fanatics.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Words at Play
Ask the Editors
The first known use of despond was in 1655
See more words from the same year