Synonyms of desponding

desponding

verb

present participle of despond

as in despairing

to lose all hope or confidence

we must not despond even though we live in trying times

Synonyms & Similar Words

• despairing
• suffering
• grieving
• mourning
• hurting
• losing heart
• sorrowing
• bleeding
• surrendering
• giving up
• discouraging
• darkening
• yielding
• saddening
• disheartening
• agonizing
• dispiriting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• brightening
• rejoicing
• exulting
• cheering (up)
• encouraging
• assuring
• reassuring
• hoping
• perking (up)
• heartening