personal despondency
[/ˈpɜːrsənəl dɪˈspɒndənsi/]
nounpl: personal despondencies
desânimo pessoal
1. A state of deep personal disappointment, loss of hope, and low morale affecting an individual's emotional and psychological well-being
After failing the exam for the third time, she fell into a period of personal despondency.
Após falhar no exame pela terceira vez, ela caiu em um período de desânimo pessoal.
2. Individual melancholy or dejection characterized by a lack of confidence in one's abilities or future prospects
His personal despondency was evident in his withdrawn behavior and reluctance to socialize.
Seu desânimo pessoal era evidente em seu comportamento retraído e relutância em socializar.
In Brazilian culture, personal despondency is often discussed in contexts of overcoming adversity and resilience (resiliência). Americans tend to address it through self-improvement and therapy, while in Brazil, family and community support are emphasized as critical recovery factors. The expression reflects individual emotional struggles that are recognized as temporary states that can be overcome with support.
NYC Slang
being in a funk / hitting rock bottom / total bummer
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