slough of despond


Definition: Meaning of, slough of despond in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / slaʊ ɒv;(ə)v dɪˈspɒnd /

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  1. formal extreme depression
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slough of despond used in phrases

  • Slough of Despond, the
    1. a situation in which you are very unhappy and there seems to be no hope that things will improve. The expression comes from the name of a place in the book The Pilgrim's Progress by John BUNYAN .
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