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Topic: Emotions

despond

IPA: /dɪ'spɒnd/

KK: /dɪ'spɑnd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To feel very sad and without hope.

Example: After losing the game, he began to despond and lost interest in playing.

noun

Definition: A state of feeling sad or hopeless, often due to a loss or disappointment.

Example: After hearing the bad news, she fell into a deep despond.

despondence

IPA: /dɪ'spɒndəns/

KK: /dɪ'spɑndəns/

noun

Definition: A state of feeling sad, hopeless, or in low spirits, often due to a loss or disappointment.

Example: After losing his job, he fell into a deep despondence that lasted for months.

despondency

IPA: /dɪˈspɒndənsi/

KK: /dɪˈspɒndənsi/

noun

Definition: A feeling of sadness or hopelessness, often due to a lack of confidence or hope.

Example: After losing his job, he fell into a deep despondency that was hard to overcome.

despondent

IPA: /dɪˈspɒndənt/

KK: /dɪˈspɑndənt/

adjective

Definition: Feeling very sad and without hope.

Example: After losing the game, he felt despondent and didn't want to talk to anyone.

despondently

IPA: /dɪ'spɒndəntli/

KK: /dɪ'spɑndəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a feeling of hopelessness or sadness.

Example: She looked at the ground despondently after hearing the bad news.

destitute

IPA: /ˈdɛstɪtjuːt/

KK: /ˈdɛstəˌtut/

adjective

Definition: Completely without money, food, or other basic necessities; extremely poor.

Example: After losing his job, he found himself destitute and living on the streets.

detached

IPA: /dɪˈtætʃt/

KK: /dɪˈtætʃt/

adjective

Definition: Not emotionally involved; separate or disconnected from something or someone.

Example: He remained detached during the discussion, not showing any feelings about the topic.

determinedly

IPA: /dɪˈtɜːrmɪndli/

KK: /dɪˈtɜrmɪndli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a strong intention to achieve something, without giving up.

Example: She worked determinedly to finish her project on time.

detest

IPA: /dɪˈtɛst/

KK: /dɪˈtɛst/

transitive verb

Definition: To strongly dislike something or someone; to hate.

Example: She detests the taste of broccoli.

detestable

IPA: /dɪˈtɛstəbl/

KK: /dɪˈtɛstəbl/

adjective

Definition: Causing strong dislike or disgust; something that is very unpleasant or offensive.

Example: The detestable behavior of the bully made everyone uncomfortable.

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