noun as in strong fondness

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despondency, dispair, melancholy, dejection

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Example:His despondency over the lost game was evident.

Definition:a feeling of depression and hopelessness

From despondency

Example:The village was consumed by dispair after the drought.

Definition:extreme hopelessness and loss of all optimism

From dispair

Example:The melody brought a sense of melancholy to the celebration.

Definition:a feeling of sadness and melancholy

From melancholy

Example:His dejection at the failed project was palpable.

Definition:a feeling of dejection and discouragement; low spirits

From dejection