desponding

verb (used without object)

1. to be depressed by loss of hope, confidence, or courage.

noun

2. despondency.

verb (dɪˈspɒnd)

1. (intr) to lose heart or hope; become disheartened; despair

noun (ˈdɛspɒnd, dɪˈspɒnd)

2. archaic lack of hope; despondency