1. After losing his job and going through a divorce, he was feeling a deep sense of despondency and didn't know how to move forward.
2. She tried to hide her despondency, but her friends could tell something was wrong.
3. The team's poor performance in the tournament led to a sense of despondency among the players and coaches.
4. Despite the challenges, he refused to let despondency take over and instead focused on finding solutions.
5. The news of the accident caused a wave of despondency in the community.