HyperDic: slough_of_despond

English > 1 sense of the expression slough of despond:
NOUNstateslough of despond(formal) extreme / extreme depression
English > slough of despond: 1 sense > noun 1, state
Meaning(formal) extreme / extreme depression.
BroaderdepressionA mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
Usage offormalitycompliance with formal rules

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