desponding adjective 1noun 1forms 3 adjective1 •That causes or communicates despondency; disheartening or despondent."Somebody has hooked off with your pie," he blurted in a desponding tone. — 1869 noun1 •A feeling or expression of despondency.These are the despondings of men without money; but let the shining ore chink in the pocket, and folly turns to wisdom. — 1753 formsdespondings · more desponding · most desponding