despondency
dieNoundie Niedergeschlagenheit; die Verzweiflung
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Zustand der Mutlosigkeit und des Mangels an Selbstvertrauen.
- English meaning
- timidity, despondency
- Synonym
- Mutlosigkeit, Kleinmut
- German example
- Seine Verzagtheit hinderte ihn daran, das Projekt zu beginnen.
- English example
- His timidity prevented him from starting the project.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Verzagtheit
- Plural Form
- die Verzagtheiten
Related words
- Niedergeschlagenheit
despondency
- Trübsal
despondency
- Verzweiflung
despondency
Example sentences with “despondency”
He fell into deep despondency. (Er verfiel in tiefe Niedergeschlagenheit.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'Niedergeschlagenheit' a common word?
Yes, it is a very common and accurate term for deep sadness or despondency.