Mutlosigkeit

despondency, discouragement, lack of courage

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Usage Note

Mutlosigkeit describes a state of having lost one's courage or hope, often in the face of setbacks. In Mutlosigkeit verfallen (to sink into despondency). It is stronger than mere Niedergeschlagenheit.

Examples

"Mutlosigkeit überkam ihn, als die dritte Bewerbung abgelehnt wurde."

Natural Translation

Despondency overcame him when the third application was rejected.

Literal Translation

Despondency overcame him, as the third application rejected was.

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