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despondency Antonyms

Opposite of despondency

Pinning down the opposite of despondency requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A state of low spirits, dejection, and gloom resulting from a loss of hope or courage.

Usage Example

"After months of unsuccessful job interviews, a deep sense of hopefulness began to settle over him."

Strongest
hopefulness
optimism
elation
Strong
cheerfulness
buoyancy
euphoria
confidence

Similar words to despondency

Words similar to despondency shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

despondence
dejection
hopelessness
despair
disheartenedness
melancholy
gloom
discouragement
See all synonyms of despondency

• Nearby Words

despiser
despite
despondence
despondency
despondent
despondently
despot

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Despondency. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/despondency
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